Wednesday, October 26, 2011

How U.S. Equipment Is Being Used To Kill Americans

U.S. Modules Used To Trigger IEDs In Iraq, Officials Say -- Washington Post

Radio frequency modules made in the United States ended up in the detonation systems of roadside bombs targeting coalition forces in Iraq, according to the Justice Department, which unsealed an indictment Tuesday describing the illegal export of the devices to Iran.

The department said it is seeking the extradition of four men who were arrested Monday in Singapore. The department said the men, all citizens of Singapore, falsely told the Minnesota-based firm that made the modules that the parts were for a telecommunications project in Singapore.

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My Comment: I suspect that these cases are just the tip of the iceberg, which it is why these type of sanctions should be pushed.

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