December 21, 2006

Iraqi Police Find IEDs Inside Government Buildings in Ramadi

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20061221-05



Multi-National Force – West PAO

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq - During a significant sweep of the northern part of downtown Ramadi Iraqi police discovered IEDs buried in door jambs, floor boards and under furniture in several government buildings.

A Coalition Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was immediately called and disabled the IEDs which prevented any injury to Iraqi or Coalition Forces.

Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces continue to uncover weapons caches and booby trapped buildings while conducting combined operations in the city.

The purpose of the operation is to build police stations from which Iraqi police and army units can begin to exercise daily control over the city.

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