During a combined patrol with Coalition Forces, Iraqi troops from 3rd Brigade, 9th Iraqi Army Division (Mechanized) spotted someone, who had been firing a weapon, running into the Houda Mosque in Hor Al Bosh. Following the suspect, the Iraqi troops entered and searched the mosque after receiving the permission.
Inside, the Iraqi troops found 100 9mm rounds; seven AK-47 assault rifles, 50 7.62mm rounds, 30 AK-47 magazines, 300 AK-47 rounds and improvised explosive device-making materials. They detained one suspect. An investigation is being conducted to determine who else may be associated with this cache.
As the mosque was being searched, Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment remained outside, providing security. No U.S. personnel entered the mosque during the patrol. The search was completed without incident.
“The Iraqi Army did an excellent job in quickly reacting to the situation and taking weapons off the streets that may have been used to harm innocent civilians, Iraqi security forces and coalition forces,” said Lt. Col. Peter Andrysiak, deputy commander, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. “The Iraqi soldiers and our troops worked together to ensure all steps were taken to respect the integrity of the mosque.”
(From press release #20070708-01 by 1st BCT, 1st Cav. Div. Public Affairs - Multi-National Division, Baghdad PAO)
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