MOSUL, IRAQ (November 22, 2004) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) unearthed one of the largest weapons caches ever found in northern Iraq approximately 45 km. south of Mosul in the village of Shafa’at today.
During their patrol, Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment discovered a huge stockpiles of weapons and munitions that consisted of one anti-aircraft gun, 15,000 anti-aircraft rounds, 4,600 hand grenades, 144 VOG-17M anti-personnel grenade launchers, 25 SA-7 surface-to-air missiles, 44 SA-7 battery packs, 20 guided missile packs, 21 120mm mortar rounds, two 120mm mortar tubes, 10 122mm rockets, six 152mm artillery rounds and two 57mm artillery rounds. Soldiers also discovered a building full of explosive-making materials.
The 3-arce site is secure and still under investigation with more weapons and munitions discoveries expected. Anyone having information regarding the weapons cache or any other terrorist activities should contact the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul at 125 or 513462.
One of largest weapons caches unearthed in N. Iraq
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (November 22, 2004) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) unearthed one of the largest weapons caches ever found in northern Iraq approximately 45 km. south of Mosul in the village of Shafa’at today.
During their patrol, Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment discovered a huge stockpiles of weapons and munitions that consisted of one anti-aircraft gun, 15,000 anti-aircraft rounds, 4,600 hand grenades, 144 VOG-17M anti-personnel grenade launchers, 25 SA-7 surface-to-air missiles, 44 SA-7 battery packs, 20 guided missile packs, 21 120mm mortar rounds, two 120mm mortar tubes, 10 122mm rockets, six 152mm artillery rounds and two 57mm artillery rounds. Soldiers also discovered a building full of explosive-making materials.
The 3-arce site is secure and still under investigation with more weapons and munitions discoveries expected. Anyone having information regarding the weapons cache or any other terrorist activities should contact the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul at 125 or 513462.
