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Caches uncovered in northern Iraq

Mar- 5-2006 » Filed Under: TF Band of Brothers

TFBOB Press Release

TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi and coalition Soldiers are continuing to have success discovering weapon caches before they can be used against security forces or the local populace.

Iraqi Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division discovered a large cache of tank rounds in eastern Diyala province Thursday morning. The Iraqi troops, along with a coalition explosive ordnance disposal team, seized 96 armor-piercing rounds and transported them to a nearby military base for disposal.

Another cache was located by a combined Iraqi and U.S. patrol operating near Tall Afar. The cache contained bulk explosives, blasting caps, mortar rounds, hand grenades, automatic weapons and a mortar tube along with a large amount of anti-aircraft artillery rounds. An EOD team destroyed the cache on site.

A tip from a local resident led Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers to a third cache near Mosul and also resulted in the capture of a man believed to be involved in constructing devices for suicide bombers. The Soldiers seized a small cache of artillery shells, automatic weapons and ammunition thanks to the information provided.

While tipsters often are motivated by the desire to protect themselves or their families, they may also be eligible for rewards that are offered for information that leads to the capture of terrorists or seizure of weapons. Residents are urged to contact their local Joint Coordination Center to report suspicious activity.


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