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Security forces wrap up more terrorists and weapons caches

Sep-10-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 10, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 44 suspected terrorists and seized weapons caches Friday and today.

Iraqi Police along with Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized a rocket launcher during a raid in Mosul Friday.

Iraqi Police Commandos along with Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 24 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar. The unit also seized a mortar system with multiple rounds of ammunition. Iraqi Police detained 15 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a cache consisting of hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 2/3 ACR detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in Tal Afar today. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Friday. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or 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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