U.S., Iraqi soldiers seize munitions

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BAGHDAD, IRAQ

05.31.2008

Courtesy Story

Multi-National Division Baghdad

By the Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs Office

BAGHDAD – Iraqi army and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers seized a number of munitions May 30 across Baghdad.

The IA Soldiers from the 43rd Brigade, 11th IA Division, and Soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, seized four mortar rounds and an indeterminate number of PKC rifle rounds at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the Shurta area of Rashid.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on the outskirts of Sadr City, Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., seized 12, 60mm high-explosive mortar rounds; two 60mm mortars, two 82mm high-explosive rounds, two PG-7 rocket mortar rounds, a 57mm rocket and a 40mm mortar round.

At approximately 5:15 p.m., Soldiers from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, found five 81mm mortar rounds, a 60mm mortar round and a grenade northwest of Baghdad.

• Date Taken: 05.31.2008
• Date Posted: 05.31.2008 09:18
• Story ID: 19972
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ