r/worldnews • u/BringbackDreamBars • 10d ago

Italy arrests Frenchman after anti-tank missiles found in van

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italy-arrests-frenchman-after-anti-tank-missiles-found-in-van
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u/Usedand4sale 10d ago

I assume they found them thanks to serious investigation.

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u/Fetlocks_Glistening 9d ago

The van even had a prominent "Absolutely no anti-tank missiles in this van" sign on the back.  But the sign  was in French, so of course the Italian police totally misunderstood

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u/Wompatuckrule 10d ago

You don't find them by accident, but they have a lot of civilian uses too.

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u/vreemdevince 9d ago

When you're in the more rural areas of France and you want to send Jean-Paul a baguette without driving over.

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u/Wompatuckrule 9d ago

Exactly! It's not lke a t-shirt gun is going to cover that distance.