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Jul- 9-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

Provided below are two press releases from Task Force Freedom.

Security Forces seize large weapons cache, detain five suspects

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 9, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five suspected terrorists and seized a large weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today.

Troops from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a gas station in central Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Iraqi Police alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized a large weapons cache during a search operation in western Mosul. The cache included several rifles, rocket propelled grenade launchers and rounds, over 80 mortar rounds, and a number of improvised explosive device material. Soldiers from the 1-24th also detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity in a separate operation in western Mosul. The suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported. The weapons and munitions were confiscated for future destruction.

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.


Security Forces kill one terrorist, detain 16 terror suspects

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 9, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed one terrorist and detained 16 suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraq Friday.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed one terrorist after being attacked with small arms fire in Tal Afar. No MNF injuries were reported during the incident.

In other operations, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained 11 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two operations in western Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation south of Tal Afar. Multi-National Force Soldiers detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity near a military base in northern 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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