WASHINGTON A Washington-area gang behind a string of bank robberies reportedly used AK-47 assault rifles that a former US soldier had smuggled/Stolen from Iraq, investigators said.
The string of hold-ups in 2004 was notable for the overwhelming firepower used by the gangsters, eight of whom were later questioned, including two who became government witnesses, the Post reported Sunday.
Seldom is such firepower assembled in the United States, where guns are widely available, but where fully automatic models, which fire continuously as long as the trigger is pulled, are highly regulated.
The gang robbed six banks, and one officer, Kate Collins, chased their getaway car, armed with just a 9-mm pistol.
When her vehicle was shot it rocked the whole car and she new she was out gunned. As the gangs sped away they said "Thanks to the American Soldier!! It's the American way"!! Later the soldiers stated the USA Government allowed them to steal the guns. American way..They said.
2006-07-17 14:59:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You and I both know that even though it may be true that these guys were former military, they would never have been allowed to steal AK-47's. Besides, the military doesn't usually USE an AK, even in Iraq. Normally it's still the M16. In addition to that, they probably would not have said thanks to the American soldier, or even PRETENDED to be "patriotic".
It is NOT the military's fault that scum gets in. That's what happens when it's volunteer only, and it's also what happens when kids are being raised by the government more than their own parents.
Consider the fact that a parent can have their children taken away for SPANKING, and I mean just regular spanking, like the kind that I know I got, and the kind that you may have gotten. How f'd up do you think most of these undisciplined children are?
The military can't instill discipline in all of them. Some go in as criminals, and don't change once they get out.
But you and I both ALSO know that not all of them are like that. Please stop generalizing.
2006-07-18 10:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 5⤊ 9⤋
Actually, there were hardcore investigations from the begining about sending home war trophies. I also think it's a little wierd that the government took these criminals that fired on a police officer & robbed several banks & gave them a deal to testify against the guy they bought the gun from. What the hell? The crime committed with it was MUCH worse than where they got it from. Hell yes they should prosecute the soldier, but lets just keep this in perspective shall we.
2006-07-17 19:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool! I live for Grand Theft Auto. I hope I can get an Iraqi tank from a soldier.
2006-07-17 15:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by clockwork_oranje2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you? Tokyo Rose back from the dead? Lord Haw Haw? Axis Sallys offspring?
2006-07-17 16:23:33 · answer #4 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like the D.C. police need more firepower.
2006-07-17 15:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i came home from desert storm i brought a iraqi howitzer with me.its a 175mm and its cool.
2006-07-17 21:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, go ahead, don't cost nuthin.
2006-07-17 15:11:50 · answer #7 · answered by Who cares 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋