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Tip leads MND-B Soldiers to weapons cache in the Baghdad area

Sep-25-2008 » Filed Under: 2/25 SBCT

Multi-National Division – Baghdad

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers seized weapons caches in the Baghdad area Sept 22.

Information from a Sons of Iraq (led Soldiers serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, to a cache north of Baghdad at approximately 1:45 p.m. The munitions included a 120 mm mortar round, six 57 mm projectiles, two improvised explosive devices, seven blasting caps, a hand grenade, a jug of unknown bulk explosives with detonation cord, a propane tank, four blocks of Russian-manufactured TNT and other bomb-making material.

Another tip from an Iraqi citizen led Soldiers serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, MND-B to a 25 mm round, a grenade and an SKS rifle in the West Rashid district of Baghdad at approximately 6:30 p.m.

“SoI and the citizens of Iraq play a key part in the improved security environment in Baghdad,” said Lt. Col. Steve Stover, spokesman, MND-B and the 4th Infantry Division. “Their informative tips prove a great partnership with Coalition Forces.


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