Thursday, September 26, 2013

Some Gun Sellers Are Making A 'Killing' In Aleppo, Syria

Abu Mohammad, 39, poses inside his gun shop in the Fardos district of Syria's northern city of Aleppo on September 21, 2013. (AFP Photo/JM Lopez)

War Means Profit For Gun Seller In Syria's Aleppo -- AFP

Aleppo (Syria) (AFP) - While most Syrians get poorer with every day of war, Aleppo's main gun seller Abu Mohammad is doing just fine by selling firearms, including rocket-propelled grenades, ammunition and even swords.

"War is great business," said the northern city's only gunshop owner, as he laid several hand grenades out on a counter.

"I wanted to help the rebels because they had no arms or ammunition," the 39-year-old told AFP, adding that he makes an astonishing 50,000 Syrian pounds ($370) a day.

Abu Mohammad opened his gun store in the rebel-held neighbourhood of Fardos earlier this year after a leg injury cut short a nine-month stint battling alongside the Free Syrian Army.

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My Comment:  He is the perfect place to ply his trade.

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