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More finds aimed at improving security in northern Iraq

Sep- 4-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 4, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 22 suspected terrorists and seized improvised explosive making material Saturday and today.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division along with soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 22 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and confiscated a vehicle during a raid in Al Amalah today. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized improvised explosive making materials, a shotgun, numerous rounds of ammunition, and protective masks during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Saturday. All items 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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