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Iraqi police discover Uday's cars | Iraqi police discover Uday's cars |
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Police in Baghdad have recovered five luxury cars which once belonged to Uday Hussein, son of Saddam Hussein, buried under piles of earth in an orchard. | Police in Baghdad have recovered five luxury cars which once belonged to Uday Hussein, son of Saddam Hussein, buried under piles of earth in an orchard. |
The two Rolls Royces and three sports cars were looted after the US-led invasion in 2003, police said. | The two Rolls Royces and three sports cars were looted after the US-led invasion in 2003, police said. |
A group of smugglers had planned to move the cars out of the country and sell them, police said. | A group of smugglers had planned to move the cars out of the country and sell them, police said. |
Police were tipped off about the plan and followed a convoy of lorries to the orchard. Three people were arrested. | Police were tipped off about the plan and followed a convoy of lorries to the orchard. Three people were arrested. |
Uday Hussein and his younger brother Qusay were killed in a gun battle with US forces months after the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime. | Uday Hussein and his younger brother Qusay were killed in a gun battle with US forces months after the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime. |
They were known for their lavish lifestyles and driving around Baghdad in fast cars. | They were known for their lavish lifestyles and driving around Baghdad in fast cars. |
Police have not disclose what will become of the vehicles. | Police have not disclose what will become of the vehicles. |