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Security forces continue to take charge against terror

Sep- 2-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 2, 2005) –Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 32 more suspected terrorists Thursday and today.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in northern Mosul. Soldiers from 1-5 Infantry detained two more individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire while searching a home in eastern Mosul Thursday. The unit identified a vehicle which local nationals confirmed had been used in mortar attacks. Further investigation led to the confiscation of drums of AK-47 rounds. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 21 individuals suspected of terrorist activity in northwest Tal Afar today. Soldiers from 1-3 ACR also detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in 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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