MND-B Soldiers seize weapons cache in New Baghdad

Multi-National Division - Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD - Iraqi National Police and Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, confiscated multiple caches of weapons during clearance operations in eastern Baghdad's New Baghdad district.

National Policeman worked with Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, and Soldiers from 1st Bn., 66th Armd. Regt., to take the weapons off the streets.

The combined effort uncovered 63 AK-47s, nine AK-47 magazines, two hand grenades, a bolt-action rifle and a rocket-propelled grenade motor.
"Taking these weapons out of the hands of special group criminals and off the streets are keys toward rebuilding security throughout Baghdad," said Maj. Joey Sullinger, a spokesperson for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light), MND-B. "These missions can only be successful with the continued cooperation and support of the local people."

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