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Security Forces detain 19, seize weapons with help of citizens

Jul- 3-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 3, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 19 and seized a large weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today and Saturday.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained four individual suspected of terrorist activity thanks to leads provided by Iraqi citizens during two separate operations in southeastern Mosul today and Saturday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained 14 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons and ammunition during three separate cordon and search operations in Mosul today and Saturday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul Saturday. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment seized a large weapons cache during an operation east of Mosul today. The cache included over 70 mortar and artillery rounds. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

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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