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High-powered explosives missing, possibly stolen from Southern California military base

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The explosives disappeared from the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, and now a reward is being offered for their discovery, sources told ABC 10News.

Sources report that approximately 10 pounds of Composition C-4 disappeared during a long training exercise two weeks ago. They also believe the manufactured plastic explosives may have been stolen.

https://www.wtkr.com/news/national/sources-high-powered-explosives-missing-possibly-stolen-from-southern-california-military-base

421 posted on 02/05/2021 1:00:10 PM PST by Oorang

Wow. I know nothing about explosives but I am sure that 10# of C-4 can do a lot of damage.

441 posted on 02/05/2021 1:22:29 PM PST by little jeremiah (Thirst for truth is the most valuable possession and no one can take it away from you.)

M112 is a rectangular block of Composition C-4 about 2 by 1.5 inches (51 mm × 38 mm) and 11 inches (280 mm) long, weighing 1.25 lb.

Is that a block of M112 in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?

512 posted on 02/05/2021 3:02:57 PM PST by stylin19a (Life is like a helicopter. I don't know how to operate a helicopter)

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