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U.S. Navy seizes boat in Persian Gulf with drugs possibly linked to al-Qaida
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Posted on 12/19/2003 8:07:18 AM PST by sonsofliberty2000
U.S. Navy seizes boat in Persian Gulf with drugs possibly linked to al-Qaida
TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 13thmeu; albanians; alqaeda; alqaedaships; balkans; drugtrafficking; egs1; goldenchain; heroin; kla; marines; moneytrail; usmc; usn; wod; wodlist
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To: sonsofliberty2000
a ship of the type stopped:
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posted on
12/19/2003 8:39:53 AM PST
by
adam_az
To: sonsofliberty2000
These two guys appear to have been smoking a bit to much of their product.
To: Coop
"..street value of $8 to $10 Million..."
Where? New York? Certainly not Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, or anywhere this 40 foot vessel could make it to.
That amount of hash wouldn't be worth very much in that part of the world. What "officials" come up with these numbers...ex-Enron accountants?
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posted on
12/19/2003 8:44:31 AM PST
by
Ground0
To: sonsofliberty2000
The Persian Gulf being within the apparent jurisdiction of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, I hope the Navy read these gentlemen their rights under the US Constitution and didn't try to interrogate them without their lawyers present.
To: Pikamax
The USS Decatur's skipper PASSED up a chance at testing his rapid fire 5" 54 on a target of opportunity. Al Qeada will likely need representation due to the 9th circus ruling......calling.......Geragos.......calling Johnny C you have clients waiting!
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posted on
12/19/2003 8:47:55 AM PST
by
PISANO
(God Bless our Troops........They will not TIRE - They will not FALTER - They will not FAIL!!!!!)
To: Pikamax
Looks like the Dhow is going to be down today.
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posted on
12/19/2003 9:03:15 AM PST
by
tbpiper
To: Pikamax
Or NY Tmes headline:
Bush Terror Policies Cause Heavy Losses on DhOW
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posted on
12/19/2003 9:09:28 AM PST
by
tbpiper
To: sonsofliberty2000
Ah ! Very Cool !! ...
U.S. Navy seizes boat with drugs linked to al-Qaeda
11:03 AM CST on Friday, December 19, 2003
Associated Press
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Navy has seized a boat in the Persian Gulf carrying two tons of hashish and four people tied to the al-Qaeda terrorist network, the military said Friday.
The guided missile destroyer USS Decatur intercepted the boat on Monday, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. On board were two tons of drugs worth an estimated $8 million to $10 million and 12 people, four of whom have suspected ties to al-Qaeda, the statement said.
The boat, a wooden vessel known as a dhow, was near the Straits of Hormuz, the narrow part of the gulf between Iran and Oman, the statement said. The area is a known smuggling route used by Osama bin Laden's terrorist network, the statement said.
American forces searching the boat found 54 70-pound bags of hashish, the statement said. The investigation which followed found clear ties between the drugs and al-Qaeda, the military said.
The Decatur is part of a U.S. Navy force including the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.
Online at: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dallas/newthishour/stories/121903dnintdrugs.b9adc4bb.html
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posted on
12/19/2003 9:17:40 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Hillary is a TRAITOR !!: http://Richard.Meek.home.comcast.net/HitlerTraitor6.JPG)
To: OldFriend
"The problem with you Republicans is your just too uptight about drugs!"
< /hannity >
To: sonsofliberty2000
Sieze it. Sink it. Get the next one.
To: sonsofliberty2000
The Harry Browne branch of al-Qaida?
To: sonsofliberty2000
If you buy smack you're supporting terrorosm.
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posted on
12/19/2003 9:40:41 AM PST
by
Pro-Bush
(Homeland Security + Tom Ridge = Open Borders --> Demand Change!)
To: Made In The USA
We will leave no tern unstoned.
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posted on
12/19/2003 9:42:34 AM PST
by
blau993
(Labs for love; .357 for Security.)
To: Made In The USA
Bring back privateers and prize money for the crew.
To: adam_az
Ar! Away borders!
Steal the valuables and put 'er to the torch men!
Ar!
/ joke
I don't know, it was the first thing that popped into mind when I saw the boat pic.
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posted on
12/19/2003 10:12:20 AM PST
by
Darksheare
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To: Ground0
Very doubtful that the hash's final selling destination would be the next port of call.
Undoubtedly meant for the mean streets of Europe and/or the US.
To: sonsofliberty2000
THIS IS A GOOD FIND- WE HAVE TO CONSIDER HOW MUCH DRUG MONEY IS FUNDING TERRORISTS- A CHEAP THRILL FOR A FEW DOLLARS HERE ADDS UP AND A U.S. DOLLARE GOES VERY FAR IN THESE THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES.
ONE BAG OF DRUGS CAN FEED A TERRORISTS FAMILY FOR A MONTH
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posted on
12/19/2003 10:44:00 AM PST
by
Mr. K
To: OldFriend
Yes because its illegal hence excessively profitable.
Another consequence of interference in free markets by the State.
To: cars for sale
Actually Middle Eastern Hash has been quite scarce in this country since the early/mid 80s.Thats when the Christian Phalange lost control of the Bekka valley .All government "subsidized" air-shipments ceased.
To: little jeremiah
Actually Middle Eastern Hashish has been quite scarce in this country since the early/mid 80s.Thats when the Christian Phalange lost control of the Bekka Valley .All government "subsidized" air-shipments ceased.
Sorry for the repetition
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