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Security forces capture 37 terror suspects

Sep-18-2005 » Filed Under: 172nd SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 18, 2005) – Multi-National forces from 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 37 suspected terrorists and killed two terrorists during operations in northern Iraq Saturday.

Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and killed two terrorists following an attack on their patrol in eastern Mosul.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 32 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation east of Tal Afar. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Iraqi security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at capturing or killing terrorists in an effort to provide safety and security to the citizens of the region.

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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