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Security Forces conducting operations to suppress insurgency

Jun-30-2005 » Filed Under:

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 30, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed two terrorists, detained six suspected terrorists, and seized a weapons cache during operations in northern Iraqi Wednesday.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed two armed terrorists with small arms fire while patrolling in Tal Afar.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation near Qayyarah. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals after their vehicle attempted to speed away from a checkpoint southwest of Mosul. Multi-National Force Soldiers detained one individual suspected of placing improvised explosive devices after that individual turned himself in at a military post east of Qayyarah. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid northeast of Tal Afar. 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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