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Release A050717d

Coalition, Iraqi Army detain eight in northern Iraq

Multi-National Force-Iraq

MOSUL, Iraq – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom and Iraqi Security Forces detained eight suspected terrorists during separate operations in northern Iraq on July 17.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a reconnaissance operation in Tal Afar.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division detained three individuals after being attacked with small arms fire in northern Mosul. The individuals were believed to have initiated the attack.

Suspects are in custody with no Coalition or Iraqi military injuries reported.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL