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Release A051129b

Citizen's tip about bomb saves lives

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD,Iraq -- A local citizen provided a potentially life-saving tip to the Iraqi Army in Sadr City Nov 26, alerting them to what appeared to be a bomb placed in the road.

The civilian provided the tip to an Iraqi Army checkpoint around 10:30 a.m.

The Iraqi Army and Soldiers from Task Force Baghdad’s 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry responded to the scene, secured the site and kept civilian traffic out of harm’s way.

Upon investigation, the Iraqi Army and Task Force Baghdad team discovered a 122-millimeter mortar round rigged with a remote detonating device.

A U.S. Army explosive ordnance disposal team responded rendered the bomb safe.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLANS AND OPERATIONS NCO, SGT. FIRST CLASS DAVID ABRAMS AT: DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.