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Suppression of terror continues as main effort in northern Iraq

Sep- 5-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 5, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed a terrorist and detained 12 others Sunday and today.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in eastern Mosul today.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed a terrorist after receiving small arms fire in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 2/3 ACR also seized a cache consisting of multiple rounds of ammunition in Tal Afar Sunday.

Soldiers from 3-21 Infantry also detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a check point in Rawah. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment seized a cache consisting of black powder, detonators, M203 rounds, and various other items in Rawah Sunday.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Mazra Sunday. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and knock in Aitha Sunday. 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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