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Guns âsmuggled across causeway piece by pieceâ
Guns found in Bahrain by anti-terrorist forces are reportedly believed to have been smuggled in piece by piece over the King Fahad Causeway. They were apparently purchased in Saudi Arabia before being dismantled and driven into the country.What a surprise! "The weapons came from Saudi Arabia," said lawyer Abdulla Hashim, who represents one of five men arrested in connection with the discovery. "The authorities say they were then brought in piece by piece over the causeway. "They believe that they were bought from a Saudi." Another big surprise. Wonder if the money to purchase them came from a Saudi as well? Mr Hashim is acting on behalf of 37-year-old Bahraini Bassam Yousif Abdul Karim Ali. He was arrested along with four other men in a series of police raids last week, which uncovered four AK-47 assault rifles, two pistols and ammunition. Mr Hashim, who says he has read the 60-page investigation dossier, is due to meet his client for the first time today, but says he firmly denies the charges. Just like any lawyer anywhere "There is no relationship between my client and these weapons," he said. "The facts have nothing to do with anything!" "The investigation is still not complete, so we are waiting for more information before deciding on our defence." It is understood that a CD seized in raids on the suspects' homes may contain information about bomb-making. Such information is easily available on the Internet, said sources. Yes, but burning it to a CD and stashing it with your AK-47 does tend to show intent to use it. Posted by: Steve 2003-02-19 |
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