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ISF working alongside MNF to stop terrorists

Jul-12-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

TFF Press Release

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 12, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed five terrorists, injured another, and detained 11 suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraq Monday.

Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment engaged and killed five armed terrorists and injured another while patrolling in Tal Afar. The injured terrorist will be detained following treatment.

Iraqi Police detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two cordon and search operations in Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling northwest of Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

In other operations, Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in northeastern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling in Tal Afar. 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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