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By 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
COB ADDER, Iraq – Iraqi security forces discovered numerous munitions during Operation Basha'er as Salaam in Amarah.
The caches found in homes, businesses and public areas throughout the city between June 19 and 22, totaled 1,739 mortar rounds, 873 mines, 445 artillery rounds, 347 rocket-propelled grenades, 267 rockets, 227 missile launchers, 109 improvised explosive devices, 74 grenades, 35 122mm rounds, 27 explosively formed penetrators and 14 missiles.
The operation, which officially began June 19, continues to target criminal elements throughout the region of Amarah.
The ISF led the combined effort, both planning and executing Operation Basha'er as Salaam. ISF located a total of 117 weapons caches and detained more than 63 criminals since the operation began. A four-day amnesty period prior to the start of the operation allowed citizens to turn in munitions not counted in the above list.
The citizens' cooperation with the ISF was integral in the success of this mission. Their participation led to the peaceful nature of the operation.
"The operation has been a great success," said Col. Charles A. Flynn, commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. "The Iraqi police and Iraqi army are out in force. They are doing the hard and dangerous work to arrest criminals and remove special groups from this area. At the same time, they're providing humanitarian assistance to the citizens of Amarah and creating a safer environment to call home."
As operations continue, the ISF is providing humanitarian aid through the delivery of Halal meals and water to the citizens of Amarah.
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 06.26.2008 04:51 |
| Story ID: | 20864 |
| Location: | TALLIL, IQ |
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