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Coalition raids nab terrorists

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- During raids on safe houses, Coalition forces killed two suspected terrorists in Mosul, Oct. 22, and detained 22 others near Ramadi, Oct. 23.

In Mosul, Coalition forces killed two al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists. After Coalition forces entered the safe house, it was determined the suspected terrorists had fled the area, however, Coalition forces were engaged by terrorists occupying two houses nearby. Coalition forces assaulted both houses, where they were engaged with grenades and small-arms fire. During the firefight, two terrorists were killed and several others fled.

Based on multiple intelligence sources, Coalition forces launched a series of raids on al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist safe houses in Ramadi used to hide terrorists and launch attacks against Iraqi security and Coalition forces. The raids resulted in the capture of 22 suspected terrorists.

Coalition forces raid Husaybah foreign fighter safe houses

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Twenty terrorists suspected of sheltering al Qaeda in Iraq foreign fighters were killed and one captured during Coalition raids on a series of safe houses in Husaybah Oct. 22.

Coalition forces raided two neighborhoods in Husaybah and discovered two large weapons caches containing small arms, ammunition, rocket propelled grenades, mortar rounds, explosives, and bomb making materials to include radios and detonators.

Additionally, a vehicle bomb was also located near one of the terrorist safe houses.

Coalition forces destroyed the vehicle bomb, five safe houses and caches using precision guided munitions upon departure from the area.

Stryker Brigade uncovers huge weapons caches near Euphrates River

MOSUL, Iraq – Multi-National Forces from 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) uncovered 10 weapons caches and detained 16 suspected terrorists during two operations in northern Iraq Oct. 17-18.

Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained 16 suspected terrorists and seized a weapons cache during a raid near Rawah along the Euphrates River Oct. 17. The cache included mortar aiming stakes, mortar launching equipment, mortar propellant, and explosive paraphernalia.

Soldiers from the 4-14th Cavalry also seized nine weapons caches during search operations near Rawah Oct. 17-18. The caches included over 600 various artillery rounds, over 700 various mortar rounds, mortar tubes, various rockets, several rocket and rocket propelled grenade launchers, over 100 RPG rounds, over 50,000 rounds of small arms and machine gun ammunition, machine guns, assault and sniper rifles, AK-47s, over 800 point detonating fuses, several feet of detonation cord, several feet of timed fuse, 80 pounds of TNT, several sticks of PE-4, landmines, fragmentation grenades, blasting caps, 100 kilogram fragmentation bombs, and various projectiles.

Iraqi security forces supported by Multi-National Forces continue operations in an effort to provide safety and security to the citizens of the region.

Task Force Liberty Soldiers defeat terrorists in fire fight

TIKRIT, Iraq – A Task Force Liberty patrol killed one terrorist, wounded another and captured a third in a small-arms firefight in Ad Duluiyah at about 3:00 p.m. Oct. 22.

The patrol counter-attacked after receiving fire from the terrorists. The captured terrorist was taken to a Coalition Forces base for questioning.

Significant strides made in Operation Restoring Rights

WESTERN NINEWA, Iraq – The Third Armored Cavalry Regiment, partnered with the 3rd Iraqi Army Division, captured five terrorists and nine smugglers in the past 24 hours. Two of these men are senior-level leaders responsible for planning and funding terrorism in the northern area of Iraq.

In the past five days, the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment and Third Iraqi Army Division Soldiers have secured and destroyed more than 10,000 pounds of explosives.

Citizens of Tall Afar are providing information that is leading to the capture of terrorists and the discovery of these weapons and military caches. During one raid, citizens applauded Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces as they led captured terrorists away.

Along the Syrian border, Third Armored Cavalry Regiment forces and Iraqi Border Police here captured nine smugglers as they were crossing into Iraq. The men were transporting illegal contraband that is being used to help fund the terrorists. The contraband was confiscated and all the men were transported to a holding facility for further questioning.

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