From MNF-I, Iraqi Army captures improvised explosive device maker.
BUWAYR, Iraq – Iraqi Army Soldiers acted on tips received from the local populace captured a suspected improvised explosive device maker in northern Iraq’s Ninewah province, Sept. 20.
IA soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division raided the residence of the suspected IED-maker in the village of Buwayr.
“The Iraqi Army forces here are having a great deal of success in exploiting intelligence and acting quickly on tips and information,” said Maj. Lance Varney, executive officer, 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment. “We share information and when it’s time to execute the mission, they lead the way.”
Upon entering the house, IA forces captured the suspect and proceeded to search the residence and surrounding area.
Approximately 200 pounds of nitrates, used in homemade explosives, were discovered buried in the yard. In addition, a propane tank, pre-wired with detonation cord, ready to be employed as an IED and several electrical components, including remote controls, cell phone components, and a video camera, were also found.
All items were confiscated by the IA and removed from the site. The propane canister IED; however, was determined by Iraqi explosive ordnance disposal specialists to be unstable and could not be safely transported. It was destroyed in place by controlled detonation.
From Sept. 16 to 20, ISF and CF have killed 20 enemy fighters, captured more than 100 suspected enemy fighters, and seized numerous caches of small arms, ammunition, explosives, and IED-making materials in operations conducted across Nineveh Province.
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