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Citizens helping to improve security situation in northern Iraq

Jun-25-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 25, 2005) –Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 10 suspected terrorists, seized a number of weapons, and were able to defuse an improvised explosive device with the help of an Iraqi citizen during operation in northern Iraq Friday.

A citizen’s call-in tip to the Join Coordination Center led Multi-National Force Soldiers to an IED site in northern Mosul. MNF Soldiers were able successfully defuse the IED with no injuries to citizens or MNF reported.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized IED making materials during two separate operations in eastern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a large weapons cache during two separate operations in and near Tal Afar. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in northern Mosul thanks to a tip provided by an Iraqi citizen. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Concerned Iraqi citizens continue to provide valuable information leading to the detention of terrorists. Coordinated efforts of Iraqi Security Forces are leading to the arrest of terrorists and criminals responsible for attacks against innocent Iraqi citizens. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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