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Detainee leads TF Baghdad Soldiers to weapons caches

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A detainee questioned about a recent improvised explosive device attack led Task Force Baghdad Soldiers to two weapons caches March 24.

The first site had improvised explosive devices, IED components, caller ID boxes and volt meters. At the second location the Soldiers found two 160 mm rockets and ammunition.

The Soldiers continued to search the area and discovered a third weapons cache containing rocket propelled grenades, night vision goggles and recoilless rifles.

Task Force Baghdad Soldiers also found another weapons cache containing three mortar rounds and an IED trigger device.
 

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