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Suspects captured, weapons cache seized during operations

Aug-12-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 12, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained three suspected terrorists and seized a weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in western Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint north of Qayyarah. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in Tal Afar. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a weapons cache during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

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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