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Citizen’s tip leads MND-B Soldiers to weapons cache

Sep-15-2008 » Filed Under: 2/25 SBCT

Multi-National Division – Baghdad

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers seized a weapon cache northwest of Baghdad Sept. 14.

A tip from a local concerned citizen led Soldiers serving with Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,MND-B, to a cache northwest of Baghdad at approximately 8 p.m.

The Soldiers seized six PG-7s, six rocket-propelled grenades, 12 PG-7Cs, 16 60 mm mortars and a 60 mm mortar tube.

“Thanks to a tip provided by a local concerned citizen, MND-B Soldiers were able to remove these potentially harmful weapons and munitions,” said Lt. Col. Steve Stover, spokesman, MND-B and the 4th Infantry Division. “Concerned citizens are increasingly stepping up and helping to provide for a safer environment for their fellow Iraqis.”


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