CENTCOM NEWS RELEASE

September 24, 2003
Release Number: 03-09-21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TASK FORCE IRONHORSE, IRAQI POLICE NET WEAPONS CACHES

TIKRIT, Iraq – Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor, 4th Infantry Division discovered a weapons cache Sept. 21 consisting of 19 - 82mm mortar systems southeast of Bayji.

Information obtained from the site assisted the Iraqi Police and A Company, 3-66th AR in the discovery of a second cache site. Ammunition seized at the second site included 97 rounds of 60mm mortar ammunition, 14 rounds of 82mm mortar ammunition and one anti-tank mine.

Coalition forces and Iraqi Police continue to work together to seize illegal weapons and ammunition, as well as, dangerous contraband, ensuring the streets of Iraq become safer.

The joint effort provides the citizens and children of Iraq a more stable and secure environment facilitating the rebuilding efforts to make life better for all Iraqis.