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Three terrorists killed by Security Forces

Jul- 8-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 8, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed three terrorists, detained 11 suspected terrorists, and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq today and Thursday.

Thanks to a tip provided by an Iraqi citizen, troops from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation outside Mosul Thursday. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment killed three terrorists after being attacked with small arms fire in eastern Mosul today. The 3-21st also seized a number of weapons from the vehicle of the terrorists. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from the 3-21st also detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in Mosul Thursday. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation southwest of Mosul Thursday. While patrolling in western Mosul Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual for violating curfew today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Multi-National Force Soldiers discovered a weapons and munitions cache during a search operation south of Mosul Thursday. The weapons and munitions 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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