Posted on 02/19/2003 9:16:39 PM PST by stilts
MANAMA:
Chemicals were found with an arms cache seized by anti-terrorist forces in Bahrain, it was revealed last night.
The powdered chemicals were found with four AK-47 assault rifles, two handguns and ammunition, discovered in the home of one of five Bahrain men accused of plotting terrorist activities.
Chemical experts ruled out almost immediately any of the "real nasties", said one source, who would not elaborate.
He said the powder had since been sent to a specialist forensic laboratory, but it could take up to two weeks to complete tests.
Lawyer and Bahrain Human Rights Society member Mohammed Almotawa said he was informed of the discovery yesterday, when he visited the suspects in jail.
He said National Security Agency chief Dr Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Attiyatullah Al Khalifa told him about the discovery.
Mr Almotawa said last night: "He did not say what kind of chemicals they were, where they found the chemicals and I don't know the quantity or quality.".
I was in Bahrain in '93 with the USN. Our shore leave consisted of being bussed to an enclosed compound where the USO had a live band, beer, telephones, and homestyle food. A terrorist attack there would have been disasterous. Kudos to the Bahrain authorities for their support!
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