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To: nw_arizona_granny
Not an order, just an excited request! I always look forward to your posts.

*smiles*
3,199 posted on 03/08/2004 9:57:27 AM PST by Velveeta
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To: All
This seems strange:


Zimbabwe seizes U.S. plane carrying 'mercenaries'

Last Updated Mon, 08 Mar 2004 11:54:57

HARARE, ZIMBABWE - Officials in Zimbabwe said on Monday that they seized a U.S. plane carrying 64 suspected mercenaries and military equipment.

Home Affairs Minister Kembo Mohadi said the Boeing 727-100 was seized on Sunday night at Harare's main airport after the owner made a "false declaration of its cargo and crew."

Mohadi said the suspected mercenaries were of "various nationalities."

He didn't elaborate on the type of military equipment discovered on board.

He said more details will be released once officials in Zimbabwe establish the "true identities of the men and their ultimate mission."

Mohadi did not show the plane to journalists. He said it had been moved to a nearby military base.

U.S. embassy officials said they did not know any details of the incident.

President Robert Mugabe has accused the United States of plotting to overthrow his government.

http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/03/08/world/zimb040308
3,200 posted on 03/08/2004 10:24:35 AM PST by Velveeta
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