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Iraqi Security Forces take lead on operations to suppress insurgency
MOSUL, Iraq - Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 24 suspected insurgents during operations in northern Iraq April 2 and April 3,2005.
Troops from 103rd Battalion, 20th Brigade Iraqi Army detained ten individuals suspected of insurgent activity during a cordon and search operation east of Mosul April 2. Troops from 104th Battalion, 23rd Brigade Iraqi Army detained five individuals suspected of insurgent activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul April 3. Troops from 24th Battalion, 6th Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force and Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of insurgent activity during a cordon and search operation in central Mosul April 2. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of insurgent activity during following a lead given by an Iraqi citizen during a cordon and search operation in western Mosul April 2. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of insurgent activity during a cordon and search operation in northeastern Mosul April 3. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Coordinated efforts between Iraqi Security Forces, Multi-National Forces and concerned citizens who provide tips to Iraqi Security Forces have resulted in a trend toward improved security. 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 BRIGADE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL
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