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Iraqi Police working with MNF uncover large weapons cache

Jul-18-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 18, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom seized a large weapons cache, detained eight suspected terrorists, and killed five terrorists during operations in northern Iraq today and Sunday.

Iraqi Police with support of Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized a large weapons cache during a raid operation in western Mosul today. The cache consisted of over 1,000 mortar rounds, over 25 mortar firing systems, 150 rockets, 450 rocket propelled grenade rounds, 26 RPG launchers, numerous missile firing systems, shape charges, improvised explosive devices, and over 30 assorted rifles. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

In a separate operation Iraqi Police and Soldiers form the 1-24th detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid operation in western Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF or ISF injuries reported.

In other operations Soldiers from the 1-24th killed one terrorist and detained five other suspected terrorists during two raid operations in today. The 1-24th killed the terrorist after being attacked with small arms fire during one of the operations. Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed four terrorists setting up a mortar attack in Tal Afar Sunday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul today. 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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