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Offensive operations press against terror

Aug-14-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 14, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces of Task Force Freedom detained 21 individuals suspected of terrorist activity today and Saturday.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division along with soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity in separate cordon and knock operations north of Qayyarah Saturday. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained eight individuals attempting to cross the border south of Rabiah Saturday. Soldiers from the 3rd ACR also detained two individuals, suspected of terrorist activity, during a raid west of Tal Afar today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Security forces continue on the offensive to suppress terror operations. Coordinated efforts of Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom are leading 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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