You are in > Home / Latest News, Security, Thi-Qar / 7 Katyushas found in Thi-Qar

7 Katyushas found in Thi-Qar

August 8, 2009 - 09:35:12

THI-QAR / Aswat al-Iraq: Seven Katyusha rockets on Saturday were found in Thi-Qar province, according to a local police statement.

“In cooperation with the 8 th Emergency Regiment, a force from the Souk al-Shoyookh Police Department seized seven Katyusha rockets of 155mm caliber in al-Nawashi village of Souk al-Shoyookh district (30 km southeast of Nassiriya City),” read the statement that was received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
“The operation was carried out in light of intelligence tips,” the statement noted.
Iraqi security forces find weapons in the area on a daily basis. Souk al-Shoyookh is close to the largest arms depot of the former Iraqi army and has open borders with neighboring countries.

Nassiriya, the capital city of Thi-Qar province, lies 380 km south of Baghdad.

SS (P)

Print version