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Iraqi Border Patrol receives new equipment

Oct- 3-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

TFO Press Release

MOSUL, IRAQ (October 3, 2004) – Members of the Iraqi Border Patrol battalion along the Syrian border received 40 Jeep Liberties and 1,500 body armor vests September 29, from Multi-National Forces.

The body armor vests were purchased by Task Force Olympia with funds from the Commander’s Emergency Response Program and cost $832,500. The vehicles were purchased in Baghdad by Multi-National Security and Transition Command, Iraq. The equipment will be used to assist the IBP in conducting their duty in patrolling the border.

Training and equipping the Iraqi Security forces is the key to ensuring the safety and security of Iraq as its citizens prepare for the elections in January. Multi-National Forces are working with Iraqi government officials to ensure the IBP are prepared to provide security during the upcoming elections.

“We thank the coalition for this equipment, it motivates us to do our job even better and will make it easier for all of us,” said Col. Nawaf Khalaf, from the Iraqi Border Patrol.

Iraqi government officials have long recognized the border of Iraq as an entry point for terrorists, weapons and money coming into the country. The donation of this equipment is important in preventing terrorists and smugglers from crossing into the country illegally.


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