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Release A051109i

Weapons cache seized

Multi-National Force-Iraq

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, Iraq –Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division partnered with the U.S. Marines from Regimental Combat Team – 8, discovered a weapons cache and detained six terrorists during cordon and search operations in northeast Fallujah early Nov. 9.

The weapons captured included 30 mortar rounds of various sizes; bomb-making material, to include cordless phones and cell phones used to remotely detonate improvised explosive devices, and a significant amount of wire; propaganda-producing equipment with multiple audio and video tapes; and small arms, to include rocket launchers, and approximately 500 rounds of ammunition and 23 grenades.

A suicide vest and plastic explosives were also found in the cache, a weapon typically used for targeting large groups of civilians.

The weapons were destroyed in a controlled detonation near the site.

Iraqi Army Soldiers and U.S. Forces continue to capture weapons, bomb-making material and propaganda material from the insurgency, further degrading their ability to operate against Iraqi citizens and Coalition Forces in Fallujah.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE 2D MARINE DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER AT POOLJS@GCEMNF-WIRAQ.USMC.MIL