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IIF and MNF Soldiers seize major weapons cache

Oct-13-2005 » Filed Under: 172nd SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (October 12, 2005) – Iraqi Intervention Forces along with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom seized a large weapons cache in Rawah Tuesday.

Iraqi Intervention Forces from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Division and Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment seized a weapons cache Tuesday. Thanks to the diligence and innovation of a soldier they were able to get on site excavation equipment operational and uncover the munitions. The cache consisted of 220 rocket propelled grenades, 40,000 7.62 millimeter rockets, 100 2.75” rockets, 10 anti-tank mines, 1,000 .50 caliber rounds, 30-120 millimeter mortars, 20-82 millimeter mortars, 3,000 feet of detonation cord, 12-40 pound containers of black powder and 25-40 pound containers of red powder found during a cordon and search. The cache was found buried in the ground in a 20 ft. container and was destroyed in place. More rounds were discovered in the surrounding area after the cache was destroyed. Currently, more than 1,000 122-millimeter artillery rounds have been found, 700 of which were destroyed in place. IIF and Soldiers from 4/14 Cavalry Regiment will continue searching the area until all munitions are found.

Iraqi Security forces supported by Multi-National forces continue successful operations aimed at defeating terrorists in an effort to provide safety and security to the citizens of the region.

Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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