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ISF and MNF detained 85 suspected terrorists

Aug-18-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 17, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 85 suspected terrorists Tuesday and today.

Iraqi Police detained 48 individuals suspected of terrorist activity in Shimshiyat. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division and Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division also detained 17 individuals suspected of terrorist activity in Afghani Tuesday.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity south of Mosul. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity in southern Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment also detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity southeast of Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Troopers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity in Segar today. 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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