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Weapon, suspect captures a result of security force operations

Sep-24-2005 » Filed Under: 172nd SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 24, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom seized four weapons caches, detained 13 suspected terrorists, killed one and injured two terrorists during operations Friday and today.

Iraqi Police engaged and wounded two terrorists after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Friday. One individual fled and the other was transported to a local hospital.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed one terrorist after being attacked with small arms fire while patrolling in Tal Afar today. The 2/3 ACR also detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two operations in Tal Afar Friday. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Friday.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment seized four weapons cache during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar today. The caches included various explosive devices, artillery shells, gas tanks, numerous mortar rounds, mines, grenades, AK-47s, blasting caps, remote detonation devices, protective masks, various ammunition, rocket propelled grenade parts, RPG round, and medical equipment. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized explosives and small arms with magazines in Mosul Friday.

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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