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Offensive operations in northern Iraq net terror suspects and weapons

Aug- 9-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 9, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 22 suspected terrorists, killed two terrorists, and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq today and Monday.

Iraqi Intervention Force troops from 3rd Battalion 1st Brigade 1st Division alongside Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion 21st Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation near Rawah Monday. Iraqi Police alongside soldiers from 1st Battalion 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul Monday. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from the 3-21st killed two terrorists while patrolling in northeastern Mosul Monday. The terrorist was seen setting up a mortar tube when engaged by 3-21st Soldiers. The unit also seized a number of weapons including rifles, a mortar firing system, and several mortar rounds. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion 24th Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul Monday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion 21st Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Mosul today and Monday. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion 5th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southeastern Mosul today. Soldiers from the 3rd Armor Cavalry Regiment detained one individual at a checkpoint north of Tal Afar Monday. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in Tal Afar today 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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