Tips lead Iraqi police, Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers to Baghdad weapons caches

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

10.11.2008

Courtesy Story

Multi-National Division Baghdad

By Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs Office

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Tips led national policemen and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers to weapons caches in Baghdad Oct 10, 2008.

A contractor working on a sewer main discovered a cache and notified policemen serving with 1st Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd National Police Division in the West Rashid District of Baghdad at approximately 3:30 p.m. The munitions seized included seven 60 mm mortars, two 30 mm rifle grenades, two 57 mm warheads and a 60 mm warhead.

A tip from a concerned citizen led Soldiers serving with Company D, 2nd Battalion 30 Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, MND-B to a munitions cache in the New Baghdad District of Baghdad at approximately 9:45 p.m. The items seized include 10 pounds of explosives, a 120 mm mortar tube, a 60 mm mortar tube and several rounds of 7.62 mm of ammunition.

• Date Taken: 10.11.2008
• Date Posted: 10.12.2008 02:19
• Story ID: 24844
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ