An @AP investigation has found that a range of explosives — TNT, armor-piercing grenades, plastic explosives, even rockets — have been stolen from or lost by the U.S. armed forces over the past decade. http://apne.ws/535dSzQ
-
-
In 2018, authorities found C4 and armor-piercing grenades in a former Marine’s home. The case was one of many
@AP found in which the military didn't know explosives were missing. http://apne.ws/YWuNRZfShow this thread -
Authorities caught a lucky break in another 2018 case. When investigating one explosives theft at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, they stumbled on a second case: A sergeant had taken 13 pounds of C4 plastic explosive. http://apne.ws/DosVSDw pic.twitter.com/aP1hQYRmlm
Show this thread -
The sergeant said he stole the C4 because he feared society would disintegrate if Donald Trump lost in 2016. “I had one thing on my mind,” he told military investigators. “I am protecting my family and my constitutional rights.” http://apne.ws/arDlIwd pic.twitter.com/durlAmZV6U
Show this thread -
The
@AP is investigating lost or stolen military weapons, including those that end up in America’s streets and homes. Read the full AWOL Weapons series: http://apne.ws/KvS9uQwShow this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.