Ammo cache seized near Hilla

BABEL / IraqiNews.com: A weapons cache containing 700 pieces was found in northern Babel province, a local police source said on Saturday. “A police force raided a house in al-Hay al-Askari area, al-Maseeb district (40 km north of Hilla), and seized 700 pieces of arms, including rockets, missiles, mortars and hand grenades,” the source told IraqiNews.com news agency. The source did not provide further details. Hilla, the capital city of Babel province, lies 100 km south of Baghdad. SS (P) 1