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MND-B Soldiers seize weapons caches in Baghdad

Jul-23-2008 » Filed Under: 2/25 SBCT

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi National Police and Iraqi Army soldiers working to secure the area in Baghdad seized weapons caches July 21-22.

Acting on a tip, police with the 4th Brigade, 1st National Police Division and Soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division seized 13 improvised explosive devices with blasting caps attached and 300 PKC machine gun rounds at approximately 10 p.m. July 21, in the New Baghdad district of Baghdad.

At approximately 11 a.m. July 22, Soldiers with the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division seized a cache northwest of Baghdad. The munitions included 50 25 mm rounds; two rocket propelled grenades; 2,000 7.76 rounds; 150 14.5 mm rounds and three pounds of unknown powder.

“In conjunction with our Iraqi brothers-in-arms, we will not relinquish the offensive, nor momentum achieved through our blood, sweat and tears,” said Lt. Col. Steve Stover, spokesman for MND-B and the 4th Infantry division. “Our commitment to both the Iraqi and American people is to remain steadfast and loyal in our fight against criminal elements.”


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