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No let up by Security Forces

Aug- 8-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

TFF Press Release

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 8, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 18 suspected terrorists, killed three terrorists, injured another, and seized two weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today and Sunday.

Iraqi Intervention Force troops from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Division detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Rawah Sunday. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division injured one terrorist and detained two suspects after they were attacked with small arms fire while patrolling in Tal Afar Sunday. The injured terrorist was detained following treatment. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Iraqi Security Forces engaged and killed three terrorists after a small arms fire attack on their compound in eastern Mosul today. No ISF injuries were reported in the attack.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache from a vehicle at a checkpoint in western Mosul. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

In another operation, Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion seized a weapons cache during a search operation in Tal Afar Sunday. The cache included numerous mines and various other weapons. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade alongside Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid near Qayyarah Sunday. Suspect is in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Tal Afar and near the Syrian border today and Sunday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul Sunday. 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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