Iraqi National Police receive new Ford cargo trucks (Baghdad)
Monday, 30 June 2008
Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Phoenix Base
APO AE 09348
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release No. 080629-01
June 29, 2008
Contact: pao@mnstci.iraq.centcom.milThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
DSN: 318-852-1332
IRAQNA: 0790-194-0270
Iraqi National Police receive new Ford cargo trucks
Baghdad – The Iraqi National Police received 82 Ford F-550 cargo trucks Saturday, adding to their growing fleet of vehicles to help provide better protection to the citizens of Iraq.
Brig. Gen. Najiem Al Khazaaly, National Police spokesman said these new vehicles will help improve the logistical support capabilities to National Police units and aid them in responding faster to emergencies and operations.
The Directorate of Interior Affairs arranged the transfer of the vehicles to the NP through the Iraqi Security Forces Fund to speed up the development and capabilities of the NP force.
The Ford F-550 Superduty crew cab trucks have a one ton load capacity, a V-8 gas engine and a tarp covering the cargo area. Iraqi Brig. Gen. Alaa Noori Al A’azzawi, Sustainment Brigade commander said, “This truck will provide expanded and rapid transportation capabilities that we desperately need and is a great truck for our mission.”
The NP have played an important role in restoring peace in communities around Baghdad such as Doura, Adhamiyah and Sadr City in recent months. They have maintained a high visibility in the community to help develop connection with the local citizens and keep the peace.
During recent operations in Basra, Mosul, Sadr City, and Amara, the NP were a key part of these successful operations that restored calm. They arrested several criminals and seized large quantities of weapons.
“Wherever the National Police have been assigned, they have taken over security in that area and proven their ability to restore peace and order,” said Senior Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Interior Adnan Al-Asadi.
-30-
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL SECURITY TRANSITION COMMAND – IRAQ PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE BY E-MAIL AT PAO@MNSTCI.IRAQ.CENTCOM.MILT OR BY PHONE AT DSN: (318) 852-1332 OR IRAQNA: 0790-194-0270. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION VISIT: WWW.MNSTCI.IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL .
FOR HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS, PLEASE CONTACT THE DIGITAL VIDEO AND IMAGERY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY CALLING (678) 421-6604 OR ACCESS THEM ON-LINE AT WWW.DVIDSHUB.NET
|
NEWSLETTER
|
| Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list |
|
|
|
