Coalition Forces Seize Large Weapons Cache in Baghdad

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070117-06


Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces seized a weapons cache during operations Jan. 16 in northern Baghdad to prevent future use of its contents. The cache belonged to an insurgent cell in the Adhamiyah area of Baghdad that is responsible for improvised explosive device and car bombing attacks targeting Iraqi and Coalition forces.

The cache consisted of components used in constructing large IEDs. Coalition forces confiscated four 155mm artillery rounds, one 120mm mortar round, two 81mm mortar rounds, two initiators and a large bag of explosive powder.

Coalition forces detained one suspect during the operation for questioning.

There was minimal damage done to the objective. There were no Iraqi civilians or Coalition forces casualties.