Palestinian smuggler climbing down into an underground tunnel that leads from Gaza to Egypt. Photo by ReutersEgypt Intercepts Shipment Of Missiles -- Jerusalem Post
Authorities uncover large weapons cache hidden in Sinai.
Egyptian authorities intercepted a shipment of at least 190 anti-aircraft missiles in Sinai probably destined for Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian news Agency Maan reported.
According to the report, the Egyptian police raided several storage areas in the area and discovered the secret cache hidden in a remote region in the center of the peninsula.
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More News On This Weapons Seizure
Egypt seizes weapons 'bound for Gaza' -- AFP
Egyptian police find weapons bound for Gaza -- AP
190 antiaircraft missiles found in Sinai -- YNET News
Egypt destroys 12 smuggling tunnels on border with Gaza -- Haaretz
My Comment: This interception is raising a lot of eyebrows (mine included). 190 anti-aircraft missiles on the open market raises numerous concerns and fears of terrorism .... even if the intended customer was Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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