Iraqi citizen helps coalition forces

Courtesy Photo | BAGHDAD─ Various improvised munitions were found on the roof of the home being use as a factory to make improvised rocket-launchers. (U.S. Army Photo)  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

12.23.2005

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Maj. Russ Goemaere
2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO

BAGHDAD─ A local national identified a home in east Baghdad that was being used as a factory to make improvised rocket-launchers.

At about 6:30 p.m. elements of 3rd squadron, 7th Cavalry, raided the home and discovered 15 rocket-launchers were in the process of being built and one 57 millimeter rocket was competed and ready to be fired. No one was present in the home at the time of the raid.

"It is encouraging that the Iraqi citizens are continuing to choose the side of the new government over the terrorists. The Iraqi citizens know that providing information against the terrorists to Coalition or Iraqi Security Forces will help to improve the security situation in their neighborhoods," said Col. Joseph DiSalvo, commander of Coalition Forces in east Baghdad.

All equipment in the home was seized and will be used as evidence against the homeowners when they are caught. Iraqi Security Forces are continuing the search.

Iraqi Security Forces and Task Force Baghdad officials continue to encourage all Iraqi citizens to report suspicious behavior by e-mailing [e-mail] or calling one of the TIPS hotlines at 07901737723 or 07901737727.

• Date Taken: 12.23.2005
• Date Posted: 12.23.2005 11:34
• Story ID: 4184
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ