Marines seize weapons cache, 2 Detained
AN Anbar Province, Iraq -- A security element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit detained two individuals after seizing a sizeable weapons cache while conducting security and stabilization operations on Dec. 28.
The Marines witnessed a vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, lose control and crash near the security element's position.
The Marines searched the vehicle uncovering a weapons cache that consisted of the following:
(23) 60mm Mortar Rounds
(23) 60mm Mortar Fuses
(1) Improvised 60mm Mortar System
(7) Rocket Propelled Grenade Launchers
(4) Rocket Propelled Grenade Warheads
(1) Rocket Propelled Grenade Propellant Bag
(4) Sets of Body Armor
(2) Bayonets
(1) Sandbag of 7.62mm Ammunition.
The 31st MEU continues to enhance security and stability in the Al Anbar Province in advance of the upcoming Iraqi elections.
Release #0412029j
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