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| Though checked by Customs services arms loaded car sold in auction |
| 2008-05-31 |
| Once again the Algerian Customs services have been shaken by another scandal, as a car loaded with weapons has been seized at Algiers port, while its owner arrested. The striking thing in this case is that the car has been sold in auction, but new weapons have been discovered in it, to be driven back to the port. The case facts reach back to last March, 2007, when a quantity of guns and rifles has been discovered on board of a car. The Customs services at the port have conducted minutes and arrested the car owner referring him to justice after being charged with arms trafficking. The legal procedures conducted by the Customs services were in accordance with the law into force, but the very amazing in such a case is that this car was sold in auction last April 16, so the new owner of the car a month later has discovered in it several arms that have not been unveiled by the Customs. Moreover, such a case proves the neglect of the customs services which are failing in their duties, while checking superficially a car loaded with weapons, which should have been completely dismantled by the same services before selling it. |
| Posted by:Fred |