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Barmines stolen from train
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They have been in British service use since the late 1960's.
As we dont have much use for anti-tank mines in our current operations we have been using it as a demolition charge. Mainly used in the breaching of compound and building walls. The 8.4kg of RDX/TNT is a very potent "hole maker".
As we dont have much use for anti-tank mines in our current operations we have been using it as a demolition charge. Mainly used in the breaching of compound and building walls. The 8.4kg of RDX/TNT is a very potent "hole maker".
Joj! I heard about it on our radio, but they didn`t tell what exactly stolen. Really bad news!
update on this they have now been found
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...en-from-freight-train-are-found-in-warrington
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...en-from-freight-train-are-found-in-warrington