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Citizen’s call-in tip prevents IED attack

Aug-10-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 10, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained nine suspected terrorists and defused an improvised explosive device thanks to an Iraqi citizen’s tip during operations in northern Iraq today.

An Iraqi citizen’s call-in tip to the Joint Coordination Center lead Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment to defuse an improvised explosive device in western Mosul. No civilian or MNF injuries were reported during the operation.

Iraqi Security Forces detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity after an attack on a Multi-National Force convoy in eastern Mosul. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Division detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint north of Tal Afar. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from the 1-24th detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in western 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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