Is 268,000 rounds too much?

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Is 268,000 rounds too much?

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http://www.chron.com/news/article/Mexic ... 491821.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

On its way to Mexico. I guess Fast and Furious has created a demand for cartridges in Mexico. (no puppies harmed in this post so far)
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286 rounds is not enough. :lol:
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Torres said a gamma-ray inspection of the truck's cargo compartment revealed the presence of metal canisters holding the ammunition. He says the bullets were hidden under pallets in the truck's floor.
Where were the rest of the cartridge components hidden?
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Re: Is 268,000 rounds too much?

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That dreaded "oh just make a uturn when you get into Mexico" advice.

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Boss- ... 495009.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ammunition headed for Phoenix instead of Mexico.

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The Annoyed Man wrote:
Torres said a gamma-ray inspection of the truck's cargo compartment revealed the presence of metal canisters holding the ammunition. He says the bullets were hidden under pallets in the truck's floor.
Where were the rest of the cartridge components hidden?
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