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Security Forces relentless against terrorists in northern Iraq

Jul-27-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 26, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 45 suspected terrorists and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq today.

Iraqi Police detained 40 suspected terrorists and seized a number of weapons following two separate attacks in western Mosul. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity after they were attacked while patrolling in western Mosul. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons during a cordon and search operation south of Tal Afar. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one individual 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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