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fontman
06-15-06, 08:32 AM
Smugglers' plans go up in smoke
Pacific Stars & Stripes

One of the perks of being a U.S. Marine stationed near the Syrian border?

Free cigarettes.

A recent border interdiction operation designed to prevent illegal cross-border trade came across several men leading a group of donkeys strapped with dozens of cartons of cigarettes.

"We shot the donkeys and took the cigarettes," said a U.S. Marine captain.

The smugglers themselves ran when they saw the Marines and weren't caught.

The company noncommissioned officers passed out the cigarettes to young Marines living in nearby battle positions.

"They should keep an eye out for some alcohol next time," one Marine remarked.

thedrifter
06-15-06, 08:40 AM
You got to Love the Marines:D

Ellie

rb1651
06-15-06, 11:10 AM
Our buddy Murtha will probably call a press conference and claim that the Marines involved should be hung for animal abuse.

marinefamily5
06-15-06, 11:16 AM
that is F*CKIN great......LMFAO

His_angel
06-15-06, 12:37 PM
Just as well the smugglers "escaped." That way maybe they'll try to smuggle in some more cigarettes later. ;)

angel