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Citizens helping Security Forces secure northern Iraq

Jul- 1-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 1, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 26 suspected terrorists, seized a weapons cache, and defused an improvised explosive device with the help of an Iraqi citizen during operations in northern Iraq today.

A call-in tip by an Iraqi citizen to the Joint Coordination Center led Multi-National Force Soldiers to defuse an IED in eastern Mosul. No injuries were reported in the operation.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army seized a weapons cache after an Iraqi citizen led them to the site in Qayyarah. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 26 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during raids northwest 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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