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Security Forces detain 20, seize two weapons caches

Jul-19-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 19, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 20 suspected terrorists and seized two weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq Monday.

Iraq Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army seized a weapons cache during a search operation south of Mosul. The cache consisted of thousands of pounds of explosives. The munitions were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 14 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in and near Tal Afar. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity following an attack on a military base south of Sinjar. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations in Mosul and Rawah. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling in southern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from the 3-21st also seized a weapons cache during a search operation in northern Mosul. The cache included numerous explosives detonators and various artillery rounds. The weapons 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.


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