Operation Tigers nets several caches 

Early morning efforts of Operation Numur (Tigers) by soldiers of the Iraqi Army and Task Force 2-69, U.S. Army have netted several caches, including two that were found along a railroad track used by local citizens. The caches found consisted of numerous artillery and mortar rounds, rocket-propelled grenades, high explosives, small-arms weapons, small-arms ammunition, bulletproof vests and bomb-making equipment. The Iraqi Army spearheaded the operation by providing security, identifying cache sites and gathering important information through their interaction with the local citizens. “These actions prove the Iraqi Army is truly making very rapid advances. With time, we will be able to secure all of Ramadi and remove all of the hidden enemy weapons cache points,” said Commander of the 3-2-1 Iraqi Army Lt. Col. Abdul Majeed.“Information leading to the discovery of the caches sites came from Ramadi Citizens,” said Commander for Task Force 2-69 Lt. Col. Robert R. Roggeman. “During Operation Tigers, our elements continue to erode the insurgents’ ability to make war against both Coalition and Iraqi Forces, as well as the innocent people of Ramadi. We remain dedicated in our mission to bring peace and prosperity to the citizens of Ramadi and the Al Anbar province.” Roggeman said.Additionally, several suspected insurgents, to include Imad Salih Al-Fahdawi a known insurgent linked to the Abu Khattab - al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) terrorist cell, were detained during the operation. Imad Salih was involved in attacks against government officials and imams.Insurgents linked to al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) cell which is a part of the Abu Musab Zarqawi network in Ramadi have vowed to prevent the local citizens from participating in the up-coming Dec. 15 elections. Operation Tigers is the fourth in a series of offensive operations which have been executed by the Iraqi Army and coalition forces of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (from the 28th Infantry Division) assigned to 2nd Marine Division.Operation Tigers consists of approximately 150 Iraqi Army soldiers and 400 coalition forces.