“The detained suspects are also believed to have distributed throughout Baghdad deadly Explosively Formed Projectiles (EFPs) smuggled from Iran to be used against Coalition forces”, said a statement by the Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I).
“Outside influence is hindering the prospects of peace and stability in Iraq”, said Lt. Col. Chris Garver, an MNF-I spokesman. We will go after anyone connected to any effort to bring EFPs and other lethal aid into Iraq”.
A search of two structures revealed signs of weapons smuggling activity, the MNF-I said, adding that Coalition forces confiscated night vision sights for RPG systems, fake identification cards and numerous suspicious documents.
