The FBI busted 13 people, six of them Marines, for trafficking in military ordnance including machine guns, grenades, mines, mortars, rocket launchers, and C4 explosives. Twelve of the 13 arrested in the 18-month sting live in North Carolina, and most of the hot weaponry came from Camp Lejeune. Defense Secretary Cohen said the armed service have strong security measures in place, but ordered a 30-day review of the issue.
Military Weapons Theft
The FBI busted 13 people, six of them Marines, for trafficking in military ordnance including machine guns, grenades, mines, mortars, rocket launchers, and C4 explosives. Twelve of the 13 arrested in the 18-month sting live in North Carolina, and most of the hot weaponry came from Camp Lejeune. Defense Secretary Cohen said the armed service have strong security measures in place, but ordered a 30-day review of the issue.
