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November 18, 2003
Release Number: 03-11-30
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101st AIRBORNE DIVISION DISCOVERS WEAPONS CACHES
MOSUL, IRAQ - Two weapons caches were discovered by the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during an aerial reconnaissance of an area two kilometers west of the Qayyarah West Airfield on Nov. 17.
The caches contained 20 50-60mm projectiles that had been removed from their casings.
The Coalition for Iraqi National Unity 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.
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