Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070603-02
June 3, 2007

Iraqi National Police search mosque for weapons
2nd BCT, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs, Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — Iraqi National Police from the 1st Battalion, 8th Brigade,
2nd Iraqi National Police Division searched the Al Ishbilia Mosque in Sadr City
June 3 after receiving a report there were heavy weapons located on the roof.

The police arrived at the mosque at approximately 4: 30 p.m. and received
permission from the Imam to conduct an organized search of the premises. No
weapons or contraband were found.

Paratroopers from the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, provided the outer cordon of
security for the operation. No U.S. Soldiers entered the mosque.

There was no damage to the mosque or to any of the property inside.
Follow up engagements are planned with the Imam as a sign of good faith
between the Imam, Iraqi Security Forces, and Coalition Forces.

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