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Security Forces detain nine overnight in northern Iraq

Jul- 2-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 2, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained nine suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraq today and Friday.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two raid operations in western Mosul today and Friday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling in northern Mosul Friday. 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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