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Security ramped up in support of elections

Oct-17-2005 » Filed Under: 172nd SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (October 16, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 50 suspected terrorists and seized a number of weapons during operation in northern Iraq Oct. 13-15.

Iraqi Police conducted a cordon and search and detained 21 individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire at a polling site in Rabiah Oct. 14. Iraqi Police also detained two individuals attempting to interrupt the voting process in Tal Afar Oct. 15.

After receiving small arms fire, Iraqi Army Soldiers detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity in northern Mosul Oct. 15.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in eastern Mosul Oct. 13. Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 23rd Cavalry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in eastern Mosul Oct. 15.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained three individuals, seized multiple AK-47’s and a shotgun during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Oct. 14. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment seized a cache consisting of rocket propelled grenade boosters, M81 detonators, mortar assemblies and various ammunitions in Tal Afar Oct. 14. The unit also detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity, confiscated anti-U.S. documents, and a weapon during separate cordon and search operations in Tal Afar the same day. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized pipe bombs during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Oct. 14, and detained two individuals attempting to disrupt the voting process in Abu Mariya Oct. 15. Soldiers from the 2nd Squadron also seized rockets, propellant, and over one hundred rounds of ammunition during a search operation in Ayn Alwa, south of Tal Afar Oct. 15.

On Oct. 13 Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in Qayarrah.

Iraqi Security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at defeating 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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