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Release A050724c

U.S. Soldiers destroy mortars turned in by Iraqis

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD , Iraq -- A patrol from 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division discovered a cache of mortars July 22.

Despite the danger to the civilians who apparently found them, the weapons were placed on the side of the road in the same location where Iraqis have turned in ammunition before.

The Soldiers found six 60-millimeter mortars and seven 57-millimeter mortars.

An explosive ordnance disposal team was called and safely removed the ammunition for destruction at an undisclosed location.

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