Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070627-13
June 27, 2007

Iraqi Army destroys weapons cache near Nasiriyah
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Special Operations Forces, Iraqi Police and Iraqi Army forces destroyed a large weapons cache during an early morning operation June 26 southeast of Nasiriyah. The cache is linked to a rogue Jaysh Al-Mahdi (JAM) militant group.
 
During the operation, the Iraqi Forces discovered the substantial cache in a building believed to belong to rogue elements of the militant group.  Iraqi forces also detained a suspicious individual present during the operation.
 
After determining that moving the ordnance posed an unacceptable risk, Iraqi Forces immediately evacuated all civilians from the surrounding area. After ensuring all civilians were moved to a safe distance, the Iraqi Forces used controlled charges to destroy the cache, minimizing damage to the surrounding areas.  The cache included 30 60-millimeter rounds, 2 120-millimeter rounds, 40 155-millimeter rounds, 30 240-millimeter rounds and an anti-aircraft weapon. There were no civilian injuries.
 
Coalition Forces served as advisors during the operations.  No Iraqi or Coalition Forces members were injured during the operation.

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