Iraqi Army soldiers seize 2nd large weapons cache in Sadr City in week

Courtesy Photo | Shown is a block of C4 explosive captured by Iraqi army soldiers from the 44th Brigade, 11th Iraqi Army Division, in northern the area of Sadr City, Oct. 28, 2008. The large munitions capture was the second in less than a week by the IA soldiers, which included 160 blocks of C4 explosives, 34 complete explosively formed penetrators, 53 copper plates, 40 shaped plates for EFPs, three presses and a punch, all believed to be used for making EFPs, and 14 107 mm rockets.  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

10.28.2008

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Multi-National Division Baghdad

By the Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs Office

BAGHDAD – In another independent operation in the Sadr City District of Baghdad, the Iraqi army seized a second large cache of weapons, munitions and improvised explosive device-making material in less than a week, Oct. 28, 2008.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., IA soldiers from the 44th Brigade, 11th Iraqi Army Division, conducted an operation in the northern area of Sadr City. Based on intelligence gathered from local sources, the IA soldiers discovered the large cache at a suspected IED-making factory.

The cache included 160 blocks of C4 explosives, 34 complete explosively formed penetrators, 53 copper plates, 40 shaped plates for EFPs, three presses and a punch, all believed to be used for making EFPs, and 14 107 mm rockets.

"This is another great effort by the Iraqi army and further demonstrates their ability to develop their own intelligence and defeat the threat to Iraq from Iranian-backed special groups," said Col. John Hort, commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. "The weapons the IA discovered today were especially deadly. Thanks to the IA's resolve, these weapons will never be used to harm innocent people."

• Date Taken: 10.28.2008
• Date Posted: 10.29.2008 09:10
• Story ID: 25676
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ