Smuggled Weapons Pouring Into Egypt from Libya
- Posted on March 5, 2012 at 7:34am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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A Libyan rebel shoots in the air at a checkpoint in the Bab El Bahrah district in Tripoli, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. (AP)
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security officials say thousands of weapons are being smuggled into the country across the Libyan border.
They say residents of southern Egypt, where extended families often accumulate large arsenals to protect property and settle feuds, are the main buyers.
The officials said Monday that 576 weapons including modern sniper rifles were seized by police in the last three months in the Egyptian oasis of Siwa near the Libyan border.
They said the number of weapons that reached buyers undetected is believed to be five times the number seized.
Weapons smuggling out of Libya surged after its 2011 civil war, which freed up large numbers of arms for export.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
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JoeNY
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 11:34pmHmmmm, maybe a new DOJ program??
Report Post »Virginia Joe
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 12:25pmAh yes, Islam, the religion of peace – Unless your considered an infidel !
Report Post »FORLORNHOPE
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 11:54amAnyone seen Holder lately?
Report Post »LovinUSA
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 3:10pmYou read my mind !!!!
Report Post »B-Neil
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 10:40amWho really cares?? Let-em kill each other. Blockaid the whole region and let them eat camel sh-t. We don’t have time to waist on these usless eaters. GOD BLESS AMERICA and INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 11:55amBesides family feuds, they will kill the Copts & further purify Egypt. After purifying one country they will look for an encore. Europe? U.S.?
Report Post »schroeder123
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 10:28amRemember, if the President says no to something , he really mean yes. Looks at the history of lies.
Report Post »campt1
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 10:05amAnd they want to take our away-I don’t think so!
Report Post »mikee1
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 9:58amHow is the MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SPRING working out for you, all you DUMMYCRAP NEO-SATANIST and RINOS? LOL. The MUSLIMS ARE KILLING EACH OTHER AND WESTERN LIB. JOURNALISTS. LOL. And how about that RINO JOHN MCBUSH? Each time that brain-damaged old fool opens his mouth, he costs the RINOS MORE VOTES. He may cause RINOROMNEY TO LOSE IF HE GETS THE NOMINATION. But, maybe, some of these RINOS want another 4 years of ODUMBO INC. Sure seems like MCBUSHY RAN TO LOSE 4 YEARS AGO. What is going on?
Report Post »Razorhunters
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 9:34amWesley Clark ( US 4 Star General ) US will attack 7 countries in 5 years.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Ha1rEhovONU
Ruler4You
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 9:57amGee. Where do you suppose those are headed?
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 10:51amClark is a tool of liberals and has been for years. That is why the media trots him out from time to time. His generation of generals really became the PC generation of military “leaders”. The Pattons, Pullers and Pershings would never get past o3 (Army captain) in the current military CYA mentality. And this stems from the civilian chain of command believing they actually understand tactics and strategy. If you want to win a war, tell the military what the mission is then get the hell out of the way.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 9:33amah eric holder is at it again
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 9:17amThanks, obama.
Report Post »Soldier_FORTHERECORD
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 8:50amYep, just like fast and furious, except the weapons we provided to Libya will be used against Israel. Isn’t it great how we give extreme elements weapons to use against us?
Report Post »Seede
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 9:43amShould make Obama & Clinton very happy.
Report Post »martinez012577
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 8:48amI for one hope they have enough bullets.
Report Post »flyoverbob
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 8:33amGive them all an assault rifle,bring our troops home.After it’s all over kill the last one.
Report Post »BUY POPCORN
jnobfan
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 10:28amI agree Bob
Report Post »Drill here,build the pipe here and close the borders and leave them alone for 4 or 5 years. We can possibly do business with the winners. These people do want Western lifestyle or government no matter how much blood and treasure we spill and spend. Leave them the hell alone and let them swing it out.
AJAYW
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 8:31amAre some of these Fast and Ferocious weapons
Report Post »Ron Staiger
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 8:06amHow‘s that arab friggin’ spring grabbin’ ya now, Baraaaaack?
Report Post »oldguy49
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 8:12amyea just get glenn to run cia……….he seems to be more up on things , and ahead of the curve
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 8:57amthey too believe in the right to bear arms.This is the people’s century;everywhere.
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 7:48amSmells like Fast and Furious pt. 2 to me. Mexico was just practice.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 7:47am.
Report Post »Thank Allah it’s guns. I was worried they were importing rocks……….
JACKTHETOAD
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 7:58amNo need to import rocks, Spanky. They have plenty in their heads.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on March 5, 2012 at 7:40amSo, the Arab League wants the infidels to send weapons to Syrian revolutionaries while the Muslims sell infidel weapons from Libya at a profit in other countries? Sounds like you could do that all on your own. Clean up your own mess Arab league.
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