Release A051019a
Tip leads Task Force Liberty to cache in Diyala Province
Multi-National Force-Iraq
TIKRIT, Iraq – Task Force Liberty Soldiers followed a civilian tip to a cache of 85 anti-tank mines near Hamrin in Diyala Province at about 4:15 p.m. Oct. 18.
A local citizen was digging in the area when he uncovered the munitions and immediately reported it to Coalition Forces. The anti-tank mines discovered are of the same type recently used in IED attacks.
Task Force Liberty explosive ordnance personnel removed the munitions for future disposal.
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For more information, please contact the 42ND Infantry Division Public Affairs Office 42 ID PAO at fortysecond.id.pao@us.army.MIL <mailto:fortysecond.id.pao@us.army.MIL> .
This story comes with images. please contact the 42nd id pao for imagery. please note: High-resolution photos are not available at this time.
Caption:
A local citizen in Hamrin unearthed a cache of 85 anti-tank mines and immediately reported it to Task Force Liberty Soldiers. Explosive ordnance disposal personnel took the munitions to a Coalition Forces base for future disposal. (US Army photos)
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