BAGHDAD – Iraqi National Police found two caches after receiving a tip regarding the location of terrorists near the Al-Kartheemain Mosque Dec. 24 in east Rashid.When INP and Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers, from Company F, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment and of the 1st Company, 7th Battalion, 2nd Brigade arrived, the suspected terrorists had fled into the mosque.
The national police searched the mosque and found two caches. The first cache included 107 mm rockets. The second cache consisted of mortar rounds, plastic explosives, TNT, grenades and other components needed to make improvised explosives.
“The discovery of these caches by the Iraqi national police confirms reports that Shia extremists continue to use mosques to plan and stage attacks against Coalition Forces, Iraqi Security Forces and the people of Iraq,” said regimental spokesman, Maj. Jon Pendell. “These groups are actively working to undermine the improving security situation in Baghdad.”
The cache was recovered by explosive ordnance disposal personnel for disposal.
I suppose it is too much to ask of Maliki that the Imam of this mosque be invited to discuss the situation with government authorities.