From the Multi-National Division – Baghdad
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers partnered with Iraqi security forces confiscated weapons, Jan. 9, in the Rashid District of southern Baghdad.
At approximately 2 p.m. in the Bayaa community, Soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, MND-B, partnered with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd National Police Division, discovered one AK-47 assault rifle, one AK-47 magazine, and four pistols.
Soldiers from Company D, 1st Bn., 505th Parachute Inf. Regt., attached to the 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B, partnered with the 1st Bn., 7th Bde., 2nd NP Div., discovered a 225-pound bomb near a road in the Karb De Gla community at approximately 4:45 p.m. An explosives ordnance disposal unit responded and destroyed the bomb on site.
Soldiers from Co. D, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Regt., 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B, partnered with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Bde., 2nd NP Div., discovered a home-made bomb consisting of three pounds of plastic explosives at approximately 5 p.m. in the Shurta community. An Iraqi EOD unit responded to the scene to properly dispose of the bomb.
"The 1st 'Raider' Brigade remains vigilant in our efforts to rid the Rashid District of weapons and criminals while providing mentorship and over watch for our Iraqi counterparts," said Maj. Dave Olson, 1st BCT spokesman, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B. "Combined patrols often discover weapon caches and criminals while providing a safe and secure environment for the Iraqi citizens to live."
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 01.10.2009 12:12 |
| Story ID: | 28697 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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