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Iraqi Police uncover large weapons cache

Aug- 8-2005 » Filed Under: Iraq News

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 8, 2005) – Iraqi Police and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom seized a large weapons cache and detained two suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraq today.

Iraqi Police seized a large weapons cache during a search operation in central Mosul. The cache included over 50 artillery rounds, improvised explosive device making materials, mines, rockets, and a mortar firing system. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in Rabiah, near the Syrian border. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st 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 citizens and offensive operations of Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom 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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