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Iraqi Border Patrol Gets New Equipment

MOSUL, Iraq --- The Iraqi Border Patrol battalion received 40 Jeep Liberties and 1,500 body armor vests Sept. 29, equipment that will further their ability to ensure the safety and security of Iraq as its citizens prepare for elections in January.

The body armor vests were purchased by Task Force Olympia with funds from the Commander’s Emergency Response Program at a cost of $832,500. The vehicles were purchased in Baghdad by Multi-National Security and Transition Command, Iraq.

Training and equipping the Iraqi Security forces is the key to ensuring the safety and security of Iraq. Multi-National Forces are working with Iraqi government officials to ensure the IBP are prepared to provide security during the upcoming elections.

Iraqi government officials have long recognized the border of Iraq as an entry point for terrorists, weapons and money coming into the country. The donation of this equipment is important in preventing terrorists and smugglers from crossing into the country illegally.