Sunday, September 18, 2005

Security forces seize numerous weapons caches

(TFF Press release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 17, 2005) – Multi-National forces from 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one suspected terrorist and seized six weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul. Suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized five weapons caches during operations in Tal Afar. The caches included several rocket propelled grenade rounds and parts, several rifles, mortar rounds, and grenades. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar. All weapons were confiscated for future destruction.
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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