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Security Forces uncover two more weapons caches and detain 29

Jul-21-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

TFF Press Release

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 21, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 29 suspected terrorists and seized two weapons caches in northern Iraq Wednesday.

Iraqi Police detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during a cordon and search operation in northern Mosul. The cache included a number of improvised explosive devices and detonators. Suspects are in custody with no IP injuries reported. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Division detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a number of weapons during two separate operations in eastern Mosul. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation south of Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Iraqi Police alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid southwest of Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from the 1-24th detained 12 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during a raid in western Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southeastern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. 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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