Monday, July 27, 2009

Is Venezuela Arming FARC Guerillas With Advanced Weapons?


FARC Guerillas Armed With Swedish Weapons -- The Local

The Colombian rebel group the FARC is in possession of advanced weaponry manufactured by the Swedish firm Saab Bofors Dynamics, according to a report in the Colombian weekly newspaper Semana.

The anti-tank AT-4 weapons have been sold to countries such as the USA and a raft of NATO member states, as well Colombian neighbour Venezuela.

It was in connection with Colombian army raids on the FARC guerilla bases in July and October 2008 that the Swedish-made weapons were discovered, the newspaper reports.

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My Comment: It appears that the Venezuelan government is saying one thing .... but dong something else. Shipping weapons of this type is an act of war .... something that I Venezuela should concern itself with.

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