Sgt. Kevin Bromley
3-1 AD PAO
BAGHDAD -- Tips from Iraqi citizens led to the discovery by U.S. Soldiers of a weapons cache Aug. 23.
Soldiers of D Company, 172nd Infantry Regiment, Task Force 1-118th Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade heard small-arms fire near their position while conducting security operations north of Baghdad.
The Soldiers moved toward the sound of the gunfire but found a deserted fighting position that contained two mortar rounds, 12 mortar fuses, and a 155-millimeter artillery shell.
While the Soldiers searched the area, Iraqi civilians approached and said they knew where to find more weapons. The men of D Co. found two 203-millimeter rockets and two additional mortar rounds, based on the information provided by the Iraqi citizens.
Iraqi Security Forces and Task Force Baghdad officials continue to encourage all Iraqi citizens to report suspicious behavior by e-mailing baghdadtipshotline@yahoo.com or calling one of the TIPS hotlines at 07901737723 or 07901737727.
| Date Taken: | 09.01.2005 |
| Date Posted: | 09.01.2005 14:17 |
| Story ID: | 2889 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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