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Security forces sweep away more weapons and a terrorist

Aug-27-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 27, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed one terrorist and seized a weapons cache Friday and today.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment discovered a weapons cache consisting of rockets, grenades, a machine gun, five mortar tubes, six explosives, a rocket, and hundreds of various rounds while conducting operations in Mulhallabiyah today. Soldiers from 2/3 ACR also killed one terrorist during operations in Tal Afar Friday. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment confiscated several weapons and ammunition while searching homes from Rabiyah to Avgani Friday. Weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.

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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