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October 11, 2004
Release Number: 04-10-29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRAQI POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE 10,000 PISTOLS
BAGHDAD, Iraq - The Multinational Security Transition Command - Iraq delivered 10,000 9mm Glock pistols to the Baghdad Public Service Academy, Saturday, for distribution to Iraqi Police Service recruits attending the school.
The delivery is just part of the overall distribution of Glocks earmarked for Iraqi Police Service officers received in country by the multinational command two weeks ago. In addition to Saturday's issue, a 10,000-plus Glock shipment from the large delivery also went out to Iraqi Police Service advisors in the various Major Support Commands for issue to officers already in service throughout the country. The two distributions raise the total Glocks delivered in the past week to more than 20,000 pistols.
The Multinational Security Transition Command - Iraq's Civilian Police Assistance Training Team - tasked with assisting the Iraqi government to train, mentor, and equip its civil security forces - will distribute the remaining weapons in the coming weeks.
The Glock is an extremely durable lightweight steel and polymer composed Austrian-made pistol largely regarded as one of the most reliable weapons in the world as well as the law enforcement weapon of choice.
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