Iraqi army, Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers seize large weapons cache in Khadamiya

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

06.14.2008

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Multi-National Corps Iraq Public Affairs

Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs Office

BAGHDAD – Iraqi army soldiers with the 22nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi army division uncovered a large weapons cache in the Khadamiya district of Baghdad at approximately 4 p.m., June 13.

The cache consisted of 30 sets of body armor, 10 improvised explosive devices, nine explosively formed projectiles, four 107 mm rockets, 10 rocket propelled grenades, 28 sticks of C4 explosives; 18, 120 mm mortar rounds; 20, 82 mm mortar rounds; 33, 81 mm mortar rounds; eight 60 mm mortar rounds, a 120 mm mortar tube, three 81 mm mortar tubes, a 60 mm mortar tube, a 60 mm mortar bipod, two 81 mm mortar bipods, a 120 mm mortar bipod, an 81 mm mortar base plate, a 120 mm mortar base plate, seven anti-personnel mines, 40 pounds of homemade explosives, liquid accelerant, shocks, fuses, various wires and detonation cord.

"This is a good news story on so many levels," said Lt. Col. Steve Stover, spokesman, MND-B and 4th Inf. Div. "It clearly shows their competency and their physical presence here in Baghdad. Furthermore, due to the shear number of improvised explosive devices, explosively formed projectiles, mortar tubes and mortar rounds, there is no doubt in my mind the jundi are life savers. MND-B Soldiers owe the 22-6 Iraqi army soldiers our heartfelt gratitude."

• Date Taken: 06.14.2008
• Date Posted: 06.13.2008 23:57
• Story ID: 20455
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ