Security forces in the north continue to put down terrorist activities

MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi security forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed two terrorists, wounded another, detained 78 suspected terrorists, and seized a number of weapons during operations in Iraq Oct. 24-28.
Iraqi Border Patrol officers detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint near the Syrian border Oct. 28. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 3rd Battalion, detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity in Tal Afar Oct. 24.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Tal Afar Oct. 26-28. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache of several artillery shells during separate operations south of Tal Afar Oct. 28.

Security Forces seize large caches, detain 72

(TFF Press Release) (excerpt)
MOSUL, IRAQ (October 24, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed a terrorist, wounded one, detained 72 suspected terrorists, and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq Oct. 20-24.
Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Division alongside Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized three large weapons caches during separate operations in and around Tal Afar Oct. 23. The caches included over 100 mortar and artillery rounds, several rocket propelled grenade rounds, rockets, hundreds of rounds of small arms ammunition, an AK-47, improvised explosive device making material, and an RPG launcher.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized munitions during operations in Tal Afar Oct. 20. Soldiers from 1/3 ACR also seized a cache of rockets, rocket launchers, a rocket propelled grenade launcher with round, and a machine gun in Abra Little Oct. 21. The cache was confiscated for future destruction. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained an individual for conducting terrorist activity in Tal Afar Oct. 20.

Significant Strides Made in the Shadow of Operation Restoring Rights

(TFF Press Release)
By CW3 J.M. Hurtado 3d ACR
WESTERN NINEWA, IRAQ - The Third Armored Cavalry Regiment, partnered with the 3d Iraqi Army Division, captured five terrorists and nine smugglers in the past twenty-four hours. Two of these men are senior-level leaders responsible for planning and funding terrorism in the northern area of Iraq.
In the past 5 days, the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment and Third Iraqi Army Division soldiers have secured and destroyed more than ten-thousand pounds of explosives that terrorists intended for use against them and the Iraqi People.
Citizens of Tall Afar, emboldened by the greatly improved security situation here, are providing information that is leading to the capture of terrorists and the discovery of these weapons and military caches. During one raid, citizens applauded Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces as they led captured terrorists away.
Along the Syrian border, Third Armored Cavalry Regiment forces and Iraqi Border Police here captured nine smugglers as they were crossing into Iraq. The men were transporting illegal contraband that is being used to help fund the terrorists. The contraband was confiscated and all the men were transported to a holding facility for further questioning.

ISF and MNF continue sweep of terrorists and weapons

MOSUL, IRAQ (October 10, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National forces from Task Force Freedom, killed four terrorists, detained 63 suspected terrorists, seized weapons caches, and thanks to a citizen’s tip, defused an improvised explosive device during operations in northern Iraq Oct. 6-10.
An Iraqi citizen’s tip led Soldiers from 113th Engineer Battalion to the site of an IED in Mosul Oct. 8. The 113th was able to successfully defuse the IED with no injuries to civilians or MNF Soldiers reported.
Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Division detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Oct. 6. The detainees led IA Soldiers to a cache consisting of a mortar tube with bipod, hundreds of rounds of various ammunition, and a rocket propelled grenade launcher with ammunition. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.
Iraqi Police alongside Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache during a search operation near Hamam Al Alil south of Mosul Oct. 6. The cache included 600 meters of detonation cord, multiple mines and more than 3,000 mine fuses, several blocks of C4, over 100 flares, more than a thousand blasting caps, and hundreds of grenade fuses.
Soldiers from 4-23 Infantry seized another cache consisting of TNT, hundreds of blasting caps, and 20 rocket boosters, several weapons and detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and killed a terrorist after receiving small arms fire during separate operations in Mosul Oct. 8. On Oct. 9, Soldiers from 4-23 Infantry seized a cache from a vehicle consisting of mortars, a weapon, and various ammunition. The unit also detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity on Oct. 10 in Mosul.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment killed a terrorist after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Oct. 6. Soldiers from 1-17 Infantry detained another two individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Oct. 9.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Mosul Oct. 7. Soldiers from 2-1 Infantry also seized several rockets while conducting a search operation in Mosul Oct. 7.
Soldiers from 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity in Mawali Oct. 7. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. An aerial weapons team killed two terrorists who they observed engage a local national with small arms fire in Mosul Oct. 9.
Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized hundreds of rounds of ammunition, AK-47’s, and anti-U.S. documents during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Oct. 6. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 11 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized multiple weapons during separate operations near Tal Afar Oct. 8. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity in Tal Afar Oct. 8. Soldiers from 2-325th Infantry detained 26 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Tal Afar Oct. 9-10. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Tal Afar Oct. 8-9. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a cache of AK-47’s, sniper rifles, and several other weapons Oct. 9. The unit confiscated all weapons for future disposal. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
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.

Security forces capture terror suspects, seize weapons

MOSUL, Iraq (MNF) (excerpt)-- Multi-National forces from Task Force Freedom detained 48 suspected terrorists, seized weapons caches, and killed a terrorist during operations in northern Iraq Oct. 3-6. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity and killed a terrorist after receiving small arms fire during separate operations in Tal Afar Oct. 3-4.
Soldiers from 3rd ACR seized a weapons cache consisting of AK-47s with multiple magazines, a shotgun with a bandoleer, and an improvised explosive device. While reducing the cache, the unit engaged a suspected terrorist fleeing through a gully (wadi). The individual fled into a safe house where the unit conducted a raid and detained 11 suspected terrorists Oct 4.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search near the Syrian border Oct. 5. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. Weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

ISF and MNF continue strikes against terrorists

(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (October 3, 2005) – Iraqi security forces and Multi-National forces from Task Force Freedom including 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 49 suspected terrorists, killed two terrorists, injured another two, and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq Sep. 30 - Oct. 3.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in western Mosul Oct. 2. Iraqi Police alongside Soldiers from the 2/1 Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in central Mosul Oct. 2. Iraqi Police also seized a weapons cache during a search operation west of Mosul Oct. 3. The cache included mortar tubes, TNT, grenades, and mortar fuses.
Iraqi Police detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity and seized hand grenades from the individuals following an attack on their patrol in Tal Afar Oct. 1.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations in Mosul Sep. 30 and Oct. 1. Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons during operations in Mosul Sep. 30 – Oct. 2. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in Mosul Sep. 30 and Oct. 1. Soldiers from 65th Military Police Company detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity after being attacked with small arms fire while patrolling in northern Mosul Sep. 30.Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment shot and killed two terrorists, injured another, and detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations in Tal Afar Sep. 30. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment shot and injured one terrorist and detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity Sep. 30 and Oct. 2. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.