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Iraqi police discovered a cache of drones and ammunition in the west of the country

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Iraqi police discovered a cache of drones and ammunition in the west of the country

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Iraqi police have discovered a cache of 47 drones, 46 rounds of drone ammunition, control panels, batteries and related equipment in an abandoned tire repair shop in Anbar province in the west of the country.
An investigation has been launched to determine the origin of the materials and those involved.

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Iraq continues to face threats from armed groups using drone attacks despite officially declaring victory over ISIS.

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Iraqi police have discovered a cache of drones and ammunition in the west of the country.

47 drones and 46 ammunition for them, as well as related equipment, were seized.

BAGHDAD, September 11 - RIA Novosti. Iraqi police have found a cache of drones and ammunition in the west of the country, the press service of Iraqi security forces reported.

"Acting on accurate intelligence, Anbar provincial police units discovered... an abandoned facility, a former tire repair shop, containing a cache of unmanned aerial vehicles, their ammunition and related equipment," the statement said.

As the press service indicated, 47 drones and 46 ammunition intended for them were seized, as well as control panels, batteries and related equipment and materials.

Police have launched an investigation to establish the origin of the materials and those involved.

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Continued investigation to establish links between the seized arsenal and specific individuals or groups
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Who owned the cache and for what purposes was it intended?
How long has the cache been in this location?
Is there a connection between the discovered arsenal and specific armed groups operating in Iraq?

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This article was originally published by РИА Новости.