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Security Forces detain 36, seize three weapons caches

Jul-20-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 20, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 36 suspected terrorists, killed two terrorists, and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq Tuesday.

Iraqi Police detained 19 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during three separate operations in and near Mosul. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported. Weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment killed two terrorists, detained three suspected terrorists, and seized a large weapons cache after being targeted for an attack in Rawah. The individuals had aimed a weapon at the 3-21st patrol from a van. The cache was hidden inside the van and contained numerous mortar and rocket propelled grenade rounds, fuses, RPG launchers, a mortar firing system, and over 2,000 rounds of small arms ammunition. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

In other operations Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in eastern Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in western Mosul. Soldiers from the 3-21st detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a weapons cache during a search operation north of Tal Afar. 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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