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Security Forces continue to pressure terrorists, seize weapons

Jul-25-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 25, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained seven suspected terrorists and seized a large weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment seized a large weapons cache during a search operation in Rawah. The cache included 40 rockets, a number of rocket propelled grenade launchers, artillery rounds, various explosives and explosive charges, hundreds of rounds of small arms and machine gun ammunition, and a machine gun. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.

In a separate operation Soldiers from the 3-21st detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul. 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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