(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (August 25, 2005) – Multi-National Forces of Task Force Freedom killed three terrorists and detained four suspected terrorists Wednesday and today.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment killed three terrorists and seized explosives and other material used to demolish an Iraqi Army vehicle in eastern Mosul Wednesday. Soldiers from 1-5 Infantry evacuated the bodies to a local hospital. Explosives were confiscated for future destruction with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations south of Tall Ath Thawr and in Rawah Wednesday. 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.