5 kg of powerful explosives stolen from military base in California
Sources say about 10 pounds (4,5 kg) of C-4 from Twentynine Palms Marine Base, California, disappeared during a lengthy exercise two weeks ago. They believe the explosives could have been stolen. Writes about it 10news.
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The unit commander is considering extending the exercise until explosives are found, sources said. They also confirm that the commander sent messages to subordinates of monetary reward for any information leading to the discovery of C-4.
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The base did not provide any details. Captain Zachary Colvin of the Marine Corps Airborne Task Force (NCIS) Training Command said "NCIS and the units involved in the exercise are currently investigating the incident."
An NCIS PR spokesman wrote: "Out of respect for the investigation, NCIS does not comment or endorse details directly related to this process."
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Retired captain Kelly Meyer said one pound of C-4 could blow up a car. Mayer, a former firefighter and bomber with 23 years of experience, added that the C-4 is one of the most powerful explosives produced today.
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