Bomb Dogs Stop Truck Carrying Suspicious Materials

Bomb Dogs Stop Truck Carrying Suspicious Materials

TAJI, Iraq – A large dump truck trying to enter an Iraqi Army base was stopped when security dogs detected bomb materials in it, according to a multinational forces report.

Security workers discovered a compartment under the truck containing several switch parts, electrical cords, coils, cans and other items used in building explosive devices. The driver is being held for questioning.

Iraqi soldiers with the 5th Battalion and Coalition military police secured the area during the incident.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2005 Contact: Capt. Tim Jeffers IRAQNA Cell: 011-964-0790-191-0653E-mail: jefferstj@mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil

PRESS RELEASE MULTI-NATIONAL SECURITY TRANSITION COMMAND – IRAQ