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Security Forces continue high level of activity in fighting terror

Aug- 3-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

TFF Press Release

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 3, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 30 suspected terrorists, killed one terrorist, and seized two weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today and Tuesday.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Division detained 11 individuals suspected of terrorist activity at checkpoints near Tal Afar today. Iraqi Police detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity following an attack on a police station in western Mosul Tuesday. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed one terrorist attempting to emplace an improvised explosive device while patrolling east of Tal Afar Tuesday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in western Mosul Tuesday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in Rawah and northern Mosul Tuesday. Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations near Tal Afar Tuesday. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling near Qayyarah today. 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 northwest of Tal Afar Tuesday. The cache included sticks of explosives, detonation cord, and a blasting cap. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache during a search operation in Rawah. 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.


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