U.S. patrols find bombs before they can detonate

Courtesy Photo | BAGHDAD -- A roadside bomb is rendered safe by a Coalition Forces explosives ordnance disposal team Nov. 22. This device was discovered by elements of 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry operating in east Baghdad. (U.S. Army photo)  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

11.25.2005

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Maj. Russell Goemaere
2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO

BAGHDAD --Task Force Baghdad Soldiers saw numerous small victories over the terrorist effort in east Baghdad Nov. 22.

Around 9:30 a.m., elements of 1st Battalion, 64th Armor discovered a roadside bomb in a pile of trash. An explosives ordnance disposal team was called to the scene and conducted a controlled detonation of the device.

At noon, another roadside bomb was spotted by elements of 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry. An EOD team was called to the site and transported the device to another location.

Looking for terrorist activity, elements of the 2nd and 3rd battalions of the 2nd Public Order Brigade searched numerous homes in Zafaraniya as part of a joint operation with 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery.

"The POB units have gotten very comfortable with cordon-and-search missions. They acted very professionally and are pretty much operating on their own," said Capt. Jason Pelletier, commander of A Battery, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery.

During the joint operation, one local resident turned over a bag of 59 hand grenades and 10 feet of explosive detonating cord.

At about 5:30 p.m., 3/7 Cav. responded to a tip from a local citizen and secured a roadside bomb before it could be used against Iraqi civilians, Iraqi Security Forces or Coalition Forces. An EOD team removed the device to another location.

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: 11.25.2005
• Date Posted: 11.25.2005 17:23
• Story ID: 3871
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ