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One terrorist killed and 24 suspects detained

Jul- 7-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 7, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed one terrorist and detained 24 suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraq Wednesday.

Troops from 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in northern Mosul. Troops from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army alongside Multi-National Force Soldiers detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation west of Tal Afar. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

In a separate operation in Tal Afar Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment were attacked with small arms fire. Their return fire killed one terrorist. No MNF injuries were reported in the attack.

In other operations, Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 16 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations east of Tal Afar and near the Syrian border. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity at two checkpoints in Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in a village south of Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Coordinated efforts of Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom 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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