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Kathianne
12-23-2011, 06:10 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16292244


21 December 2011 Last updated at 16:47 ET


Finland 'finds Patriot missiles' on China-bound shipThe Thor Liberty is docked in Kotka

The Finnish authorities have impounded an Isle of Man-flagged ship bound for China with undeclared missiles and explosives, officials say.


Police are questioning the crew of the MS Thor Liberty after what were described as 69 Patriot anti-missile missiles were found aboard.


Interior Minister Paivi Rasanen said the missiles were marked "fireworks".


The MS Thor Liberty had docked in the Finnish port of Kotka after leaving Germany last week.


Dock workers became suspicious after finding explosives poorly stored on open pallets, and the missiles were then found in containers marked "fireworks"...

Thunderknuckles
12-23-2011, 11:04 AM
Isle of Man flagged ship. I had to Wiki that one. I hope they were unaware of the shenanigans going on. That little self governing island has no business pissing anyone off even if the Brits look after them.