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.