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Relentless Security Forces continue pace against terror

Aug-11-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 11, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained one suspected terrorists and seized three weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.

Iraqi Police alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized two weapons caches during raids in western Mosul. The caches included several mortar and rocket propelled grenade rounds, a mortar tube, several blasting caps, and other improvised explosive device making material. Iraqi Intervention Force troops from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division seized a weapons cache during a search operation in Rawah. The cache included various rifles, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and various grenades. All weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from the 1-24th also detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in central Mosul. Suspect is 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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