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The grip on terrorism gets tighter

Aug-26-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 26, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed another terrorist and detained an additional 16 suspected terrorists Thursday and today.

Iraqi Police killed one terrorist after receiving small arms fire in Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity in western Mosul Thursday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity and discovered weapons, ammunition, and explosives during separate operations in eastern Mosul Thursday and today. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in Rawah. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid east of Tal Afar Thursday. 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.


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