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Iraqi and Multi-National Forces net terrorist suspects and weapons

Aug-15-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 15, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed two terrorists, detained 16 individuals suspected of terrorist activity, and seized weapons and ammunition during operations today and Sunday.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity, seized three weapons and a large amount of ammunition during a raid in northern Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment killed a terrorist attempting to fire a rocket propelled grenade in northern Mosul. Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment also killed a sniper in Tal Afar Sunday.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity in western Mosul Sunday. In two separate operations Sunday, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity in northern and southern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity east of Ajamiyah. Soldiers from 2-14 also seized a weapon and ammunition during a raid in Rawah Sunday. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction and the suspects are 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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