ISF continue joint operations to halt terrorist activity

(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (November 19, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 65 suspected terrorists and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq Nov 14-19.
Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division wounded and detained one individual after observing him with a weapon and hand grenade in Tal Afar Nov 14. The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Iraqi Police detained an individual attempting to emplace an improvised explosive device in Tal Afar Nov 14. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division confiscated weapons during a raid in Tal Afar Nov 15. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Iraqi Army Division detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity in Tal Afar Nov 16. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 13 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in and near Tal Afar Nov 17-18. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during separate operations in Tal Afar Nov 15-19. Soldiers from 4th Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity near the Syrian border Nov 15. Soldiers from 1st Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint near the Syrian Boarder Nov 18. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment detained 11 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized several thousand U.S. dollars during separate operations in Mosul Nov 15-18. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained 17 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Mosul Nov 15-18. Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment seized a weapons cache during a search operation northeast of Qayyarah Nov 15. Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized several thousand U.S. dollars during separate operations in Mosul Nov 14. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Iraqi Security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at defeating 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.
TEXT PROVIDED BY THE TASK FORCE FREEDOM, MULTINATIONAL FORCE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL