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MND-B Soldiers seize weapons, munitions

Nov-29-2008 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers seized weapons caches throughout Baghdad Nov. 27

Soldiers of Company A, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, MND-B discovered a weapons cache in Nasr Wa Salam, west of Baghdad at approximately 12:15 p.m.

The cache consisted of four cases of 20 mm anti-aircraft ammunition and three empty missile canisters. The cache was collected by the explosive ordnance team and transported to a joint security station to be safely disposed of at a later time.

Members from the Iraqi Army from 4st Battalion, 22th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division working with Soldiers from 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, found a weapons cache in Southwest Kadamiyah at approximately 1:30 p.m.

The cache consisted of two 73 mm rockets, four 57 mm projectiles and 10 blocks of TNT.

“Iraqi Security Forces with the little assistance from Coalition forces are taking a stand against terrorist and extremist who wish to harm the Iraq people,” said Lt. Col. Steve Stover, spokesman, MND-B and the 4th Infantry Division. “They continue to demonstrate their dedication and professionalism creating a secure Baghdad.”


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