(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (February 15, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Force Soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five suspected insurgents during operations in northern Iraq today.
Iraqi Intervention Force troops and Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained five suspected insurgents during raids conducted in the Mosul area. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.
Iraqi Security Forces have stepped up their involvement in security operations and are conducting numerous independent and joint operations. The ISF and MNF continue operations to protect the rights of Iraqi citizens to live free of fear and intimidation from terrorists.
Iraqi Security Forces continue to work together with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom, leaders and citizens of Iraq to help build and maintain a prosperous and democratic nation. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent minority activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (February 15, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces discovered a large weapons cache and took improvised explosive devices off the street in northern Iraq yesterday.
Iraqi Intervention Forces discovered a large weapons cache while conducting a cordon and search operation in southeastern Mosul. The cache included artillery rounds, detonation devices, anti-tank mines, TNT, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and bomb making equipment. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction. No ISF injuries were reported.
Soldiers from the 102nd Iraqi Army were patrolling in Kabruk when they discovered five IEDs placed along the road. The 102nd confiscated and disposed of the explosives. No ISF injuries were reported.
Iraqi Security Forces continue to work together with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom, leaders and citizens of Iraq to help build and maintain a prosperous and democratic nation. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent minority activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.