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unhappycamper

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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 07:47 AM Mar 2013

CIA Aids Huge Arms Smuggling to Syria

http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9107155624

CIA Aids Huge Arms Smuggling to Syria
2013-03-26

At least 3,500 tons of arms and ammunitions have been delivered to Syria, some ending up on the black market, with the Turkish government's role as an active player, a media report said.

The flow of arms continues with the help of US agents, the New York Times said.

The newspaper cites air traffic data, US and foreign officials and rebel commanders in its investigation.

The airlift reportedly began in early 2012 with a Qatari Emir Air Force C-130 transport aircraft flight. Saudi Arabia and Jordan have joined in November, when it became a major operation. More than 160 military flights have landed in Turkey over the time. Esenboga Airport near Ankara was the prime destination, but others were also involved, the newspaper claims.

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CIA Aids Huge Arms Smuggling to Syria (Original Post) unhappycamper Mar 2013 OP
Mission creep is creeping. morningfog Mar 2013 #1
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