Posted on 11/09/2003 5:07:31 PM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl
MOSUL, IRAQ The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) recovered seven surface-to-air missiles Nov. 7
An Iraqi citizen turned in six SA-7s to 101st soldiers in Dahuk.
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team near Qyarrah Airfield discovered the seventh SA-7 during a routine patrol. The round was found concealed in high grass, and was secured by the soldiers.
Citizens who turn in SA-7s and other weapons that could be used to harm Iraqi citizens and Coalition forces receive a monetary award.
http://www.vcorps.army.mil/www/CJTF7/Releases/releases_nov/cjtf7_media_031108g.htm
101st detains 7 in overnight cordons; weapons turned in
MOSUL, IRAQ A series of overnight cordon and knocks resulted in the detainment of seven individuals in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) area of operations.
Those detained were suspected in previous attacks on coalition forces, and of harboring weapons caches. A variety of weapons were also confiscated.
In a separate incident, an Iraqi citizen turned in a significant cache of weapons to the 101st Division Main. The cache consisted of 333 grenades, 92 rocket propelled grenade rounds, and two RPG launchers.
http://www.vcorps.army.mil/www/CJTF7/Releases/releases_nov/cjtf7_media_031108h.htm
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