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ISF and coalition forces press to halt terrorism

Aug-21-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 20, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained nineteen suspected terrorists Saturday and today.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division detained an individual at a checkpoint and seized a shotgun and ammunition from their vehicle. Iraqi Intervention Forces from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Division detained another individual suspected of terrorist activity in Rawah Saturday with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in western Mosul. Soldiers from 1-24 also detained six more individuals and seized weapons and magazines. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in southern Mosul Saturday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in northern Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons, magazines, and rounds from their vehicle near Saltan Abdallah. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in Tal Afar today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

. 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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