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2003-01-14 Middle East

Lebanon holds two linked to Iraq-bound tank equipment

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Posted by Steve 2003-01-14 09:52 am|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Tank communications and tank helmets? Stamp the helmets with concentric red circles and send them off to Iraq. That ought to be good for demoralizing Iraqi troops.

Posted by flash91 2003-01-14 11:49:39|| 2003-01-14 11:49:39|| Front Page Top

#2 Update:Officials at Beirut airport are reported to have become suspicious at the unusual labelling of a large consignment from Belarus. The contents was declared to be "Head Protectors". A check of the boxes showed they contained 600 helmets for tank crew and 240 wireless communication sets. Military uniforms were also seized, officials said.

Posted by Steve 2003-01-14 14:30:44|| 2003-01-14 14:30:44|| Front Page Top

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