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TWO TERRORISTS SELF-DESTRUCT WHILE BUILDING CAR BOMB
U.S. Central Command ^
| November 3, 2005
| David Abrams
Posted on 11/03/2005 8:26:59 PM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity
November 3, 2005 Release Number: 05-11-23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TWO TERRORISTS SELF-DESTRUCT WHILE BUILDING CAR BOMB
BAGHDAD, Iraq Task Force Baghdad dispatched elements to the scene where two terrorists attempting to build a car bomb were killed when the device prematurely detonated in central Baghdad Nov. 2. Elements dispatched included an explosives ordnance disposal team and a patrol from 6th Squadron, 8th Calvary Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team.
The explosion also killed an Iraqi civilian and set a nearby house on fire. Iraqi firefighters responded to douse the flames.
The EOD team determined the terrorists had been building the vehicle-carried improvised explosive device using a 122 mm projectile, ball bearings and about 80 pounds of homemade explosives.
During a sweep of the house, the 6-8 Cav. Soldiers found another 122 mm projectile, five hand grenades, three A-47 assault rifles, an RPK machine gun and AK-47 magazines.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: gnfi; idiotgoboom; iraq; kaboom; prematurevirgination; terrorists; workaccident
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
They're probably on their way to France.
81
posted on
11/03/2005 10:00:22 PM PST
by
kalee
Comment #82 Removed by Moderator
To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
Worker's Comp must be very expensive for these people.
83
posted on
11/04/2005 2:38:47 AM PST
by
jwpjr
To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
Always ALWAYS read the instructions before assembly (terrorists excepted).
84
posted on
11/04/2005 2:49:46 AM PST
by
R. Scott
(Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
To: JRios1968
72 VIRGINIANS, not virgins.
85
posted on
11/04/2005 2:52:36 AM PST
by
R. Scott
(Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
To: condi2008
Those two could probably safely make a bomb. Blowing stumps, fishing
86
posted on
11/04/2005 2:55:50 AM PST
by
R. Scott
(Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
To: DCPatriot
Dont hook up the battery yet!
87
posted on
11/04/2005 2:57:26 AM PST
by
R. Scott
(Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
That brightens my day, though I am sorry an innocent (?) bystander was killed.
88
posted on
11/04/2005 4:48:55 AM PST
by
RoadTest
(Jews have Rabbis; Catholics have priests; Protestants have pastors; Christians have Jesus Christ.)
To: nicmarlo; calrighty
To: ducks1944; Ragtime Cowgirl; Alamo-Girl; TrueBeliever9; maestro; TEXOKIE; My back yard; djreece; ...
Task Force Baghdad dispatched elements to the scene where two terrorists attempting to build a car bomb were killed when the device prematurely detonated in central Baghdad Nov. 2. Elements dispatched included an explosives ordnance disposal team and a patrol from 6th Squadron, 8th Calvary Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. The explosion also killed an Iraqi civilian and set a nearby house on fire. Iraqi firefighters responded to douse the flames.
90
posted on
11/04/2005 5:26:40 AM PST
by
Calpernia
(Breederville.com)
To: Calpernia
two terrorists attempting to build a car bomb were killed when the device prematurely detonated in central Baghdad Nov. 2.I just hope we never catch the ones who trained these guys.
To: mark502inf
That was funny!
But true...
92
posted on
11/04/2005 6:55:49 AM PST
by
Calpernia
(Breederville.com)
To: jmc1969
93
posted on
11/04/2005 7:02:18 AM PST
by
calrighty
(C'mon troops, finish em off!!)
To: R. Scott
That is great! I lived in Virginia for 4 years, so I find that pretty funny.
To: Thinkin' Gal
"Billy Mays here...!!!"
My wife and I think this guy is the biggest spaz ever (behind Kramer, of course).
To: calrighty; Borax Queen
96
posted on
11/04/2005 8:07:34 AM PST
by
nicmarlo
To: DCPatriot
Red wire, green wire, not friends, must never meet.
97
posted on
11/04/2005 8:35:45 AM PST
by
TC Rider
(The United States Constitution © 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
To: COEXERJ145
They obviously weren't following OSHAma-approved safety precautions.
98
posted on
11/04/2005 11:17:36 AM PST
by
USMCPOP
To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
Do they still get their virgins?
99
posted on
11/05/2005 2:45:13 PM PST
by
Doctor Raoul
(Franken screwed so many at the Boys and Girls Club that NAMBLA wants to give him an award!)
To: Calpernia
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