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Iraqi Police rescue child, detain four, and seize large weapons cache

Jul-16-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 16, 2005) – Iraqi Police and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom rescued an Iraqi child, detained 13 suspected terrorists, and seized a large weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today and Friday.

Iraqi Police detained four individuals suspected of kidnapping an Iraqi child during a raid west of Mosul Friday. The Police also rescued the child and seized a large weapons cache during the operation. The cache consisted of more than 50 missiles and mortar rounds, missile and mortar firing systems, numerous explosives, and various other weapons and ammunition. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction. The suspects are in custody with no IP injuries reported.

In other operations, Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint near the Syrian border Friday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in Mosul today and Friday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two raid operations in western Mosul today and Friday. 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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