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No slacking in offensive operations to rout terror in northern Iraq

Aug-29-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 29, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained eleven suspected terrorists Sunday.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons from a vehicle during separate operations in southern Mosul. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in northern Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a cache of improvised explosive device making materials during a raid in northern Mosul. The cache was confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity Sunday.

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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