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Citizens’ tips lead to several IEDs being defused

Jul- 7-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 7, 2005) – Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) were able to defuse five improvised explosive devices and detain three suspected terrorists thanks to leads provided by Iraqi citizens during operations in northern Iraq Wednesday.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment had four IED’s defused and detained three individuals suspected of emplacing the IED’s following leads given by Iraqi citizens in eastern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment had an IED defused in northern Mosul following a lead given by an Iraqi citizen. Suspects are in custody with no injuries reported in any of the incidents.

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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