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Security Forces detain 12, seize weapons

Jul- 1-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 1, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 12 suspected terrorists and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq Thursday.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained 10 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during three separate operations in southern Mosul. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons during two separate operations in Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in central 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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