Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs Office
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers seized a cache in the Ameriyah neighborhood in west Baghdad during a patrol at approximately 12:30 p.m. June 26.
Acting on a tip from an Iraqi civilian, Soldiers from the 10th Cavalry Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, seized 122 mortar rounds, 17 rocket propelled grenades, eight rockets, three sniper rifles, a machinegun, three TNT sticks, five mortar tubes, 100 blasting caps, five tank rounds and miscellaneous detonation cord, fuses and homemade explosives.
"These items could have caused a lot of harm. Fortunately, no one was hurt." said Maj. J. Frank Garcia,a spokesperson for MND-B. "We appreciate the assistance of concerned citizens. This tip assists our Soldiers in removing dangerous items from the streets and helps create a safer environment for the people of west Baghdad."
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 06.28.2008 02:32 |
| Story ID: | 20954 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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