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Security Forces continue offensive operations

Aug- 7-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

TFF Press Release

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 7, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 32 suspected terrorists, killed one terrorist, injured another three, and seized a weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today and Saturday.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity following an attack on their checkpoint in northern Mosul Saturday. Iraqi Police detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Mosul today and Saturday. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Rawah Saturday. Iraqi Intervention Force troops from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Division detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in Rawah Saturday. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Iraqi Police alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment killed one terrorist and detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no IP or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment engaged and injured three terrorists after they had attacked Iraqi Army Soldiers with a drive-by shooting in Tal Afar Saturday. The injured terrorists will be detained following medical treatment. No ISF or MNF injuries were reported in the attack.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity following an attack on civilians in Tal Afar Saturday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in eastern Mosul Saturday. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during two separate operations in Rawah today and Saturday. The cache included a number of mortar rounds and a mortar firing system. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Coordinated efforts and offensive operations of Iraqi Security Forces, Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom and Iraqi citizens continue to lead 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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