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Security Forces capture 33 terrorists and three weapons caches

Sep-26-2005 » Filed Under: 172nd SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 26, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 33 suspected terrorists and seized three weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today and Saturday.

Soldiers 1st Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army had a terrorist turn himself over in Qayarrah West today.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 10 individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint in Tal Afar Saturday. Soldiers from 2/3 ACR also detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity and seized a cache consisting of various weapons and ammunition east of Tal Afar Sunday. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a number of weapons during operations in Tal Afar Saturday. Soldiers from 2-325th Infantry also discovered a weapons cache in Tal Afar consisting of multiple rocket propelled grenades with ammunition and boosters, several hand grenades, and ammunition bandoliers with several holsters Sunday. Weapons were confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southern Mosul Sunday. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a separate raid in eastern Mosul Sunday. Soldiers from 2-1 Infantry also wounded a terrorist and detained another after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Sunday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment injured two suspected terrorists after they fled a checkpoint in central Mosul Sunday. The injured individuals were detained following treatment. Soldiers from 1-17 Infantry also detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity in western Mosul today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained six terrorists smuggling a cache of multiple small arms weapons and ammunition into Iraq along the Syrian Border Sunday.

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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