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Two large weapons caches uncovered in northern Iraq

Feb-27-2005 » Filed Under: TF Freedom

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 27, 2005) – Multi-National Forces discovered two large weapons caches in northern Iraq yesterday.

Multi-National Force Soldiers discovered a large weapons cache during a cordon and search operation in western Mosul. The cache included rocket propelled grenades, hand grenades, mortar fuses, blocks of TNT, other explosives, and thousands of rounds of various ammunition. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.

Multi-National Force Soldiers discovered a large cache of while conducting a cordon and search operation in southeastern Mosul. The cache included rockets, anti-tank mines, grenades, rocket propelled grenades, rifles, and mortar rounds. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Iraqi Security Forces 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.


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