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IRAQ: IA Soldiers find multiple weapons caches in Sadr City

/noticias.info/ BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army Soldiers with the 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division, discovered multiple weapon caches in Sadr City June 15.

Around 4:30 a.m., 3rd Brigade, 1st IA Soldiers found a weapons cache consisting of three rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 250 rounds of ammunition, five RPG charges, eight RPG rounds and 550 meters of wire.

Approximately 6:30 a.m., IA Soldiers discovered a weapons cache filled with seven RPG rounds, one RPG Launcher, an improvised explosive device, two mortar tubes, a mortar mount and 300 rounds of ammunition.

About 8:30 a.m., IA Soldiers confiscated a home-made vehicle turret, a protective vest and two AK-47 rifles.

“The Iraqi Army continues to be strong and determined to rid the streets of weapons and ammunitions from the hands of those who would cause harm to the innocent,” said Col. Allen Batschelet, chief of staff, Multi-National Division – Baghdad. “Sadr City is a safer community.” notas_de_prensa_archivo