NewsWhore
09-06-2011, 03:20 PM
The owners of armories, where firearms and accessories are sold, have defended the transparency of their businesses and suggested that investigators look into the origin of police and military equipment and accessories that are used in criminal activities.
With great caution and on condition of anonymity, because supposedly they are not allowed to make public statements, several sellers of military or police-style equipment and accessories like shoulder patches and other identification, agreed that they never sell anything to individuals who are not military personnel or members of the National Police and with proper identification. They were all clear in stating that none of the weapons or clothing or other equipment used by criminals had been acquired through their stores.
The Ministry of the Interior and Police said that the use of military equipment was the responsibility of the Ministry of Armed Forces, but El Caribe reporters were not able to make contact with the ministry's public Relations officer. Much of this questioning has come about because criminals have been using jackets and bulletproof vests with the National Drug Control Department (DNCD) insignia stamped on the back, and the agency has seized the greatest amount of weapons and military accessories.
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With great caution and on condition of anonymity, because supposedly they are not allowed to make public statements, several sellers of military or police-style equipment and accessories like shoulder patches and other identification, agreed that they never sell anything to individuals who are not military personnel or members of the National Police and with proper identification. They were all clear in stating that none of the weapons or clothing or other equipment used by criminals had been acquired through their stores.
The Ministry of the Interior and Police said that the use of military equipment was the responsibility of the Ministry of Armed Forces, but El Caribe reporters were not able to make contact with the ministry's public Relations officer. Much of this questioning has come about because criminals have been using jackets and bulletproof vests with the National Drug Control Department (DNCD) insignia stamped on the back, and the agency has seized the greatest amount of weapons and military accessories.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#7)