Thursday, October 6, 2016

Six U.S. Soldiers, Two Civilians Charged Over Thefts of Sensitive Military Equipment That Was Then Sold On eBay

The main gate at the U.S. Army installation in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.John Sommers II / Reuters

WSJ: Six U.S. Soldiers, Two Civilians Charged Over Thefts of Military Equipment

More than $1 million in gear allegedly stolen from Army’s Fort Campbell and then shipped around the world to bidders on eBay

Six soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army’s Fort Campbell have been charged with stealing more than $1 million in military equipment that was later shipped around the world to bidders on eBay, according to an indictment unsealed on Thursday.

The soldiers stole equipment that isn’t otherwise available for general sale, including sniper telescopes, machine gun parts and grenade launcher sights from the Army installation along the Kentucky-Tennessee border, the indictment alleged.

The soldiers sold the equipment to two civilians in the area, prosecutors said, with the civilians holding the goods in a warehouse and storage unit in Clarksville, Tenn. The civilians then sold weapons components, body armor, and communications equipment via online marketplace eBay to customers in Russia, China and other countries, the indictment said.

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More News On Six U.S. Soldiers, Two Civilians Charged Over Thefts of Sensitive Military Equipment That Was Then Sold On eBay

6 soldiers, 2 civilians charged in theft of Army equipment -- AP
Soldiers charged with stealing, selling military equipment to foreign nations -- FOX News
6 US Soldiers, 2 Civilians Charged in Theft of Sensitive Army Gear -- VOA
Soldiers indicted for stealing, selling sensitive equipment on eBay -- CNN
U.S. Attorney: Fort Campbell soldiers sold stolen Army gear to buyers overseas -- The Tennessean
The U.S. Army Equipment That Ended Up on eBay -- The Atlantic

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Let me guess, they had to hand out 24 immunity deals to get the evidence they needed...

Our government seems to be doing the same thing with ISIS with the exception of the selling part, we just like to hand them the weapons free of charge.