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Huge Semtex haul found in France | |
2005-04-04 | |
French police are questioning several people after seizing 100kg (220lb) of Semtex explosive hidden in a lorry in the northern town of Hazebrouck. The operation on Saturday was part of an investigation into organised crime. The plastic explosive was allegedly bound for Paris. Hazebrouck lies 30km (20 miles) from the Channel port of Calais and is also near the Belgian border. Semtex - a Czech-made explosive - has been used by various terrorist groups. The French prosecutor's office said it believed the Semtex seized on Saturday was to be divided up and sold to criminal gangs, rather than to terrorists, Reuters reported.
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Posted by:Steve |
#5 It was going to unhappy French wine makers. I don't buy it being headed for criminal gangs. There is just too much of it. |
Posted by: Sock Puppet 0’ Doom 2005-04-04 1:22:10 PM |
#4 Probably to help us celebrate our forthcoming general election ;) |
Posted by: Howard UK 2005-04-04 10:53:32 AM |
#3 Maybe it was earmarked for illegal Bastille Day fireworks displays? |
Posted by: Tkat 2005-04-04 10:20:14 AM |
#2 I guess they aren't so different from Iran! |
Posted by: Frank G 2005-04-04 9:08:44 AM |
#1 It must have been a "parked" lorry since no lorries (semis to us) are even allowed on the national highways of France on the weekend. But it was also a lucky find since lorry traffic between northern Europe and the channel ports makes the New Jersey Turnpike look like an empty race track. I'll bet this was set up by tip at the buying end. |
Posted by: Jack is Back! 2005-04-04 9:00:41 AM |