[The Pack Knight]

Among the items were several bricks of C-4, claymore anti-personnel mines, mortar rounds, detonation wires, nine-volt batteries and an RC controller. Resmondo described the find as an improvised explosive device factory.

Doesn't sound "improvised" to me. These are purpose-built munitions, and their presence indicates a well-funded and -supplied operation. Whether it's coming from Iran, Syria, or someone stealing from coalition arsenals, it's imperative to cut off the source.

[McGavin999]

it's imperative to cut off the source.

That's pretty much what I was thinking. I think they really need to focus some effort on capturing this stuff as it comes across the borders. Yes, I know all about "ancient smuggling routes" but face it, if they're really that old, a lot of people have to know about them.