By Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Soldiers from Multi-National Division – Baghdad discovered a significant weapons cache, Feb. 24, northwest of Baghdad.
During a combat operation, soldiers from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, found nearly 200 artillery projectiles of various sizes; two 82 mm mortar rounds; 70 empty 107 mm rocket tubes; 10, 107 mm empty rockets; 15, 120 mm empty shell casings; five 5-inch rockets and a 105 mm artillery projectile.
An explosive ordnance disposal team conducted a controlled detonation of the munitions.
Coalition forces continue to assist the Iraqi security forces in disrupting terrorist operations in Baghdad and improve the overall security and stability of Iraq.
"Our primary mission is to protect the Iraqi people," said Brig. Gen. Mike Milano, deputy commanding general for MND-B. "In full partnership with the ISF, there is no where we won't go to detain terrorists and criminals to take these weapons out of the hand of those who would harm innocent civilians."