Combat operations in north lead to capture of terrorists and weapons

TFF Press Release
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 16, 2005) – Iraqi Security forces and Multi-National forces from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained seven suspected terrorists, killed two terrorists, and seized three weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.
As a part of Operation Restoring Rights Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army and Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed two terrorists following an attack on their patrol in Tal Afar. In other operations there, Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized three weapons caches during search operations. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from the 172nd Infantry Brigade (SBCT) detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling in eastern Mosul. Suspect is 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.