Is that wit a stinger missile or wit out?
Philadelphia is known for its soft pretzels and cheesesteaks, but as the Philadelphia Inquirer reported today , an alleged arms dealer for the terrorist organization Hezbollah believed he could also pick up a couple of stinger missiles and a few machine guns here.
For nearly two years an FBI undercover operation sucked in the alleged arms dealer and a baker’s dozen of cohorts by selling them stolen cell phones, PlayStation 2 systems (training aid for terrorists?) and counterfeit Nike shoes (why buy real Nike shoes if you are only going to blow yourself up?)
Then came the sting with the offer of stinger missiles and machine guns, which led to the arrests here in Philadelphia.
Congratulations to the FBI undercover agent and the FBI team.
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