Saturday, September 10, 2005

Security forces kill and capture more terrorists


TFF Press Release
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 9, 2005)Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed 11 terrorists and detained 13 suspected terrorists Thursday and today.Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division along with MNF Soldiers detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire in Ganus Thursday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul today. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized an AK-47 during separate operations in eastern Mosul Thursday. The weapon was confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed ten terrorists engaged in movement of arms and ammunition in Tal Afar. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed another insurgent engaged in terror activity in Tal Afar Thursday. Security forces continue on the offensive to suppress terror operations. Coordinated efforts of Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom are leading to the arrest of terrorists and criminals responsible for attacks against innocent Iraqi citizens.

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