Release A051114b

Security forces continue robust operations in northern Iraq

Multi-National Force-Iraq

MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 76 suspected terrorists and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq Nov. 9-14.

Iraqi Police along with Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 24 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized AK-47’s during separate operations in Tal Afar Nov. 10-11.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division detained 15 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar Nov. 13.

Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment seized weapons during a search operation in western Mosul Nov. 11.

Soldiers from 2/3 ACR detained 12 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons during separate operations in Tal Afar Nov. 9-14.

Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity during operations near the Syrian border Nov. 10-12.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in Tal Afar Nov. 12-13.

Soldiers from 65th Military Police Company seized weapons from a vehicle in northern Mosul Nov. 10.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity in northern Mosul.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion 17th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized mortar rounds and fuel during operations in Mosul Nov. 9-13.

Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment seized a weapons cache during a search operation in Qayyarah Nov. 11.

Iraqi Security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at defeating terrorists in an effort to provide safety and security to the citizens of the region.

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