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No let up by Security Forces in fighting terror in northern Iraq

Aug- 2-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

TFF Press Release

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 2, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 19 suspected terrorists and killed one terrorist during operations in northern Iraq today and Monday.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division detained 12 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul today. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul today. Iraqi Commandoes from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in central Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment killed a terrorist attempting to emplace an improvised explosive device while patrolling near the Syrian border, west of Rawah, Monday. Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint north of Tal Afar Monday. 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.


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