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Weapons prices fall in Gaza because of increased smuggling
EFL. Prices converted to dollars.Black market prices for weapons and bullets have dropped sharply in Gaza in recent days because of intensive smuggling across the wide-open Gaza-Egypt border, Palestinian officials and arms smugglers said today. The frontier used to be heavily guarded by Israel, but thousands have crossed in both directions since Israeli troops withdrew on Monday. An arms dealer said the price of an AK-47 assault rifle has dropped from around $1,821 to around $1180. Bullets for the weapon are now being sold for as little as three shekels (around $.91) when previously they cost up to 18 shekels. Darn. I was going to set up a business, but I can't beat those prices. Egyptian-made pistols that were recently sold in Gaza for $1275 can now be bought for as little as $164, while an Italian pistol can be bought for $365 , down from a previous high of $3200, said the dealer, who identified himself only as Khader. Yes! For only $49 down and $49 a month for one year, you can murder jooos with this $3000 pistol. All the other jihadis will be so jealous they'll ... um ... anyway, it's a good price. No refunds. Family responsible for remaining payments in event of matyrdom. Israel has long been concerned that once it withdraws from the border, arms, and Looks like those concerns were valid, huh? Gazans have been moving across the border unhampered since Israel withdrew on Monday, buying cigarettes, cheese, petrol and even Posted by: Jackal 2005-09-14 |
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