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Release A050726b

Task Force Freedom continues to pressure terrorists, seize weapons

Multi-National Force-Iraq

MOSUL , Iraq -- Task Force Freedom detained seven suspected terrorists and seized a large weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq July 25.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment seized a large weapons cache during a search operation in Rawah.

The cache included 40 rockets, a number of rocket propelled grenade launchers, artillery rounds, various explosives and explosive charges, hundreds of rounds of small arms and machine gun ammunition, and a machine gun.

The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.

In a separate operation Soldiers from the 3-21st detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul .

Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE MULTINATIONAL FORCE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL