101st discovers weapons caches, detains Iraqis
Army News Service
Release Date: 11/17/2003
MOSUL, IRAQ (Army News Service, Nov. 17, 2003) - Two weapons caches were discovered Nov. 16 by the 101st Airborne Division and eight Iraqis were detained during "cordon and knock " searches in northern Iraq.
The caches were initially located during an aerial reconnaissance of an area two kilometers west of the Qayyarah West Airfield.
The caches contained 20 50-60mm projectiles that had been removed from their casings.
The Coalition for Iraqi National Unity also turned in a variety of weapons to the 101st, including 198 rocket-propelled grenade rounds, 13 RPG launchers, 16 120mm mortar rounds, three hand grenades and 57 RPG boosters.
A civilian turned in 46 RPG launchers, 60 hand grenades and fuses and 50 propellant charges.
Coalition forces continue their search of weapons in northern Iraq in their mission to bring security and stability to the country.
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) also apprehended eight Iraqis during four cordon and knock searches Nov. 16.
The Iraqis were suspected of various illegal activities including possessing and dealing weapons and planning and carrying out attacks against the oil pipeline and pumping stations.
The searches also yielded one five-gallon container of gunpowder, three grenades, five fuses, six pistols, two cases of 7.62mm ammunition, one AK-47 and an AK-47 magazine.
The 101st continues to target and apprehend individuals that threaten the peace of Iraqis and coalition forces living in northern Iraq, officials said.
(Editor's note: Information provided by two 101st Airborne news releases.)
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