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ISF and MNF persist in the fight against terrorism

Aug-23-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 23, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed one terrorist and detained 26 suspected terrorists Monday and today.

Iraqi Police killed one terrorist in central Mosul today. Iraqi Police and Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment responded to indirect fire, and detained six suspected terrorists in Tal Afar today. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals during a raid in western Mosul today. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals at a checkpoint and found improvised explosive device making material in their vehicle in eastern Mosul. Soldiers from 1-5 also detained six more individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized many weapons at a checkpoint in separate operations in southern, northern, and eastern Mosul Monday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in northern Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained an individual during a raid in Tal Afar today. Soldiers from 2-3 ACR also detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment discovered weapons and ammunition in Rawah Monday. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. Weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.

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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