MOSUL, IRAQ (February 20, 2005) – Multi-National Forces discovered four large weapons caches in northern Iraq today.
Multi-National Force Soldiers discovered three large weapons caches during cordon and search operations in southern Mosul. The caches included numerous artillery rounds and mortar rounds, rifles, explosive charges, rocket propelled grenade launchers, rockets, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.
Multi-National Force Soldiers discovered a large cache of improvised explosive devices while conducting a cordon and search operation in western Mosul. The cache included 65 artillery rounds, detonation cord, a wired car bomb, and an explosive charge. The munitions were confiscated and destroyed.
Iraqi Security and Multi-National Forces continue operations to protect the rights of Iraqi citizens to live free of fear and intimidation from terrorists. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent minority activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.
Military Forces seize large weapons caches
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (February 20, 2005) – Multi-National Forces discovered four large weapons caches in northern Iraq today.
Multi-National Force Soldiers discovered three large weapons caches during cordon and search operations in southern Mosul. The caches included numerous artillery rounds and mortar rounds, rifles, explosive charges, rocket propelled grenade launchers, rockets, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.
