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Security forces continue to rally against terrorism in northern Iraq

Aug-28-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 28, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 18 suspected terrorists and seized a weapons cache Saturday and today.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual during a raid in central Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity in separate operations in southern Mosul Saturday. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in eastern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity in northern Mosul today.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations in Mulhallabiyah Saturday. Soldiers from 2-8 FA also discovered a weapons cache consisting of rocket propelled grenade launchers, 20 rocket propelled grenades, six improvised explosive device detonators, mortar systems, an anti-tank mine with a tilt rod, 20 hand grenades with 100 fuses, and ammunition. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapon south of Baranah today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. Soldiers confiscated weapons 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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