September 2, 2005

Release A050902f

Security forces continue to take charge against terror

MOSUL , Iraq - Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 32 more suspected terrorists Sept. 1 and 2..

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in northern Mosul . Soldiers from 1-5 Infantry detained two more individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire while searching a home in eastern Mosul Sept. 1. The unit identified a vehicle which local nationals confirmed had been used in mortar attacks. Further investigation led to the confiscation of drums of AK-47 rounds.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 21 individuals suspected of terrorist activity in northwest Tal Afar Sept. 2. Soldiers from 1-3 ACR also detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Tal Afar Sept 1.

No MNF injuries were reported.

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