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(TFF Press Release)
TAL AFAR, IRAQ (October 26, 2005) –Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom seized large weapons caches and detained 16 suspected terrorists during operations in Tal Afar Oct. 24-25.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a weapons cache and detained seven suspected terrorists Oct. 25. The cache consisted of hundreds of 7.62 millimeter rounds, 19 full AK-47 magazines, bayonets, AK-47’s, hundreds of rounds of 12-guage ammunition, black powder, bags of disassembled 12-guage shotgun shells, multiple protective masks, 50 shotgun shells. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment seized a cache consisting of a rocket, multiple fuses, blasting caps, various sizes of mortar rounds, mortar tubes, shotgun shells, and a scope Oct. 25. Soldiers from 2/325th Airborne Infantry Regiment also seized an 82-millimeter mortar system, several 40-millimeter mortar systems, numerous mortars, AK-47’s, ammunition, a bolt action rifle, and detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations. The unit also detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized multiple magazines Oct. 24. All caches were confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
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.