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Locals aid Afghan and British troops in seizure of insurgent arms caches -30 Jan 12


Troops from C Company, 2nd Battalion The Rifles,
cross a wadi during the operation

British soldiers and their Afghan Army partners have discovered bomb-making equipment and ammunition after a local Afghan directed them to insurgent arms caches. Troops from C Company, 2nd Battalion The Rifles (2 RIFLES), were on a routine patrol with Afghan National Army (ANA) warriors when they were approached by a local Afghan who invited the patrol over for a shura - an impromptu meeting that involves chatting and drinking 'chai' (tea).  More>>