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Big HBIED Detected in Time
Good thing the guys - Iraqis! - were alert and caught this one - it could have been a disaster. Unless the Iraqi forces set it AND found it, to make points or distract attention.BAGHDAD Iraqi Security Forces found a house rigged with at least 11 improvised explosive devices in the Rusafa Security District of eastern Baghdad Feb. 11. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment attached to 2nd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment investigated the site and reported ISF found the house, which was rigged with 10 IEDs in the courtyard and one at the front door. Explosive Ordnance Detachment personnel were dispatched and executed an explosive breach to allow for further investigation of the house. EOD found two doors booby trapped with wire, an anti-tank mine and three 57 mm rockets. The 1st Bn., 504th PIR commander on the scene said he believes the house was rigged to target Coalition Forces that might enter the house while investigating a rocket launched against Coalition Forces. The ISF and Coalition Forces suffered no casualties as a result of the incident. Posted by: Glenmore 2008-02-12 |
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