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July 28, 2005
Release A050728c

Task Force Freedom detains 29 terror suspects

Multi-National Force-Iraq

MOSUL , Iraq -- Task Force Freedom Soldiers detained 29 suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraq July 27 and 28.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained 11 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during four separate operations in Mosul July 27 and 28.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained 10 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two cordon and search operations in Mosul today.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained seven individuals during three separate operations in Rawah July 28.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar July 27.

Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

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