Afghan deaths focus of special forces probe

Two criminal investigations launched by military police into the actions of Canadian special forces soldiers in Afghanistan probed the alleged improper killing of Afghans, CBC News has learned.

Military sources told CBC News that the first investigation, called Sand Trap 1, resulted in no charges being laid against any Canadian soldiers.

But the second investigation, called Sand Trap 2, seems to suggest another nation may have been involved in the alleged improper killing being investigated.

A briefing note written for Defence Minister Peter MacKay and obtained by CBC News also appears to point in this direction. It talks about military police talking with military lawyers to discuss "jurisdiction" and "liaison."

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/09/14/sand-trap.html
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 | 8:01 PM ET