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Gang link to missing 28,000 rounds of army ammo under probe
New information surrounding the disappearance of close to 28,000 rounds of military-grade 5.56 ammunition from the regiment's Camp Cumuto in February links a senior military officer to the alleged illegal sale of the ammunition to criminal gangs and a move to cover up the crime, according to national security officials.According to military officials, speaking under the condition of strict anonymity because of the sensitivity of the allegations, the missing ammunition was among the factors discussed by the National Security Council in the lead up to the declaration of the state of emergency on July 18.The issue of regiment-stamped ammunition being found on crime scenes involving gangland murders has reached the highest levels of national security as a source of grave concern. Ammunition with police and Air Guard markings has also been found on various crime scenes. Weapons such as AR-15, commonly used by gangs, use 5.56 ammunition.
In early February, it was discovered that the ammunition was missing from the armoury at Camp Cumuto.The camp was locked down, and a desperate search was conducted between February 7 and 8 to find the estimated 35 missing metal cannisters of ammunition without success.On August 8, Daniel instructed Charles, to take 605 days' leave and Edwards, the second-highest-ranking regiment officer, and 15 highest ranking officer of the Defence Force, was appointed to act as commanding officer of the regiment.
In a yet unexplained move, Daniel, acting on the instructions of Defence Minister Wayne Sturge, rescinded Charles's leave on August 10.
New information surrounding the disappearance of close to 28,000 rounds of military-grade 5.56 ammunition from the regiment's Camp Cumuto in February links a senior military officer to the alleged illegal sale of the ammunition to criminal gangs and a move to cover up the crime, according to national security officials.According to military officials, speaking under the condition of strict anonymity because of the sensitivity of the allegations, the missing ammunition was among the factors discussed by the National Security Council in the lead up to the declaration of the state of emergency on July 18.The issue of regiment-stamped ammunition being found on crime scenes involving gangland murders has reached the highest levels of national security as a source of grave concern. Ammunition with police and Air Guard markings has also been found on various crime scenes. Weapons such as AR-15, commonly used by gangs, use 5.56 ammunition.
In early February, it was discovered that the ammunition was missing from the armoury at Camp Cumuto.The camp was locked down, and a desperate search was conducted between February 7 and 8 to find the estimated 35 missing metal cannisters of ammunition without success.On August 8, Daniel instructed Charles, to take 605 days' leave and Edwards, the second-highest-ranking regiment officer, and 15 highest ranking officer of the Defence Force, was appointed to act as commanding officer of the regiment.
In a yet unexplained move, Daniel, acting on the instructions of Defence Minister Wayne Sturge, rescinded Charles's leave on August 10.
