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| Iraq |
| Police search mosque for weapons |
| 2007-06-03 |
| Iraqi National Police from the 1st Battalion, 8th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi National Police Division searched the Al Ishbilia Mosque in Sadr City June 3 after receiving a report there were heavy weapons located on the roof. The police arrived at the mosque at approximately 4: 30 p.m. and received permission from the Imam to conduct an organized search of the premises. No weapons or contraband were found. Paratroopers from the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, provided the outer cordon of security for the operation. No U.S. Soldiers entered the mosque. There was no damage to the mosque or to any of the property inside. Follow up engagements are planned with the Imam as a sign of good faith between the Imam, Iraqi Security Forces, and Coalition Forces. |
| Posted by:Chuck Simmins |
| #5 Sweep the roof for residue from gunpowder or other ordnance; if none is found then the mosque is truly a house of worship. If, on the other hand the sniffer picks up a trace, level it. seems easy enough to me..... |
| Posted by: USN, ret. 2007-06-03 19:38 |
| #4 Follow up engagements are planned with the Imam Told you, the Imam knows when the searches will be made. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-06-03 15:18 |
| #3 Neither, someone talked, weapons were removed before the search, is a much more likely scenario. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-06-03 15:16 |
| #2 Weapons found? Go Cartahge on it. |
| Posted by: anymouse 2007-06-03 15:13 |
| #1 No weapons found or none reported by those searching? |
| Posted by: airandee 2007-06-03 14:11 |