Paris attacks: Man arrested in Germany for smuggling firearms and explosives linked to French attack

[Capt. Obvious]

Source: IBTimes

A man arrested with a cache of weapons including explosives, hand grenades and machine guns in Germany last week has been linked with the Paris attacks by local media. Several kilograms of TNT were found along with pistols, revolvers and ammunition were discovered, according to public broadcaster Bayrischer Rundfunk.

Police found weapons and explosives concealed in a "professional" hiding place inside the 51-year-old's Volkswagen Golf when they arrested him near the Austrian border, the station reported. Documents seized at the time of his arrest provided "substantial evidence" that the man was making his way to Paris, they said.

Bavarian state police spokesman Ludwig Waldinger confirmed to the Associated Press that firearms, explosives and hand grenades had been found. But a police spokesman told the IBTimes that they "would not provide any more information."

Read more: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/paris-attacks-man-arrested-germany-smuggling-firearms-explosives-linked-french-attacks-1528726

[MowCowWhoHow III]

1. So, either the Paris suicide attackers sourced their weapons from an alternative OR

These weapons were destined for at least a second cell, which may or may not be currently weaponised.

[MADem]

26. Or each cell acted independently, and only had a date/time as a nexus. nt

[Yo_Mama]

36. They said all the explosive belts were identically made, so it's doubtful that it was independent.

The focus of the investigation in Belgium and France is going to be to find the one who made the explosivewear.

They may already have caught them.

[mountain grammy]

3. My guess is every one of those weapons

Had "made in the USA" stamped on them. That is the real story here.

[NutmegYankee]

4. I'm willing to bet the opposite.

Contrary to popular belief, the rest of the world produces many weapons and the fall of the Soviet Union sent many into the black market. The AK-47 was produced and funneled into war zones by 20 countries, with China producing the major share.

[mountain grammy]

5. Possibly, if the news media would report on the origins of

All weapons confiscated after attacks, we could get to the root of a problem. I think the same should be done here for every weapon used in mass shootings.

www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/11/how-us-weapons-fall-into-the-hands-of-terrorists/383095/

[NutmegYankee]

12. The cat is out of the bag.

AK-47s are everywhere in the developing world. Over 100 million have been produced.

[mountain grammy]

17. Of course they are.. Weapons are flowing in an endless supply..

But none made in America... Riight?

[Jesus Malverde]

18. 50 tons at a time

Dropped to "moderates".

[Kennah]

34. While there are some America made AKs out there, the numbers are small.

There are plenty of other weapons made in America, but the economics of gun running prevails.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

32. Gee, with all those guns, you would think we would be a polite world.

[NutmegYankee]

33. One of the reasons I don't think much of NRA slogans. nt

[canoeist52]

15. Always good to ask questions during shocking events like this.

Ignore the bloviators, and keep asking, "Who, what, why and who benefits?"

[Jesus Malverde]

19. Who benefits is a great question

Also what else is in the news, that needs to be buried and forgotten. There was some shocking news for Americans before the shit got crazy later in the day.

[valerief]

24. Who benefits? is the biggest question. nt

[CBGLuthier]

6. Yeah those kalashnikovs are well known for being made by GM

Try reading the news before you make a fool of yourself.

[CBGLuthier]

9. Not in the least, you stuff it.

your bullshit sucks.

[Jesus Malverde]

20. They are made by nato members and more..

Not your best moment accusing someone of being foolish.

[Democat]

7. Blame America, blame Obama

It's the DU norm these days.

[mountain grammy]

10. Do you think America is blameless?

What world are you living in?

[Democat]

13. America is not to blame for terrorist killing innocent kids enjoying a concert

Yes, I blame the terrorists for what they did in France, I do not blame America.

Sorry to disappoint you.

[mountain grammy]

16. This is ISIS..a result of America in Iraq

I'm not "disappointed " I'm disgusted with American policies that I believe have led to this and dismayed that the front runner in my party once voted to give a reckless administration the OK to go to war.

[RBInMaine]

31. It is possible to condemn Bush/Cheney AND condemn such INEXCUSABLE acts of terrorism.

Yes, Bush/Cheney's STUPID incursion into Iraq led to the power vacuum which in turn led to ISIS. BUT, that does not excuse those horrid criminals from their brutal acts of terror. ISIS must be CRUSHED, and we must LEARN from the Bush/Cheney debacle. Most of all, we have to help the Middle East help ITSELF. THEY have to deal with their problems more than anyone else.

[Jesus Malverde]

21. Interesting the target

A metal show instead of the opera or symphony. Which he likely was full of European elite? A metal show or the opera, when I first heard they attacked a performance venue, metal heads and soccer fans were not at the top of my list.

[Lizzie Poppet]

25. The metal fans were described as "idolaters"

From the IS statement reported in the Guardian (and which I also saw on a purported ISIS member's Twitter feed): "the Bataclan where hundreds of idolaters were together in a party of perversity..."

[patsimp]

23. i agree with you

I'm surprised at the people who blame America for this atrocity.

I would speculate on their motives but my thread would be hidden.

[CBGLuthier]

14. Earth

Next question.

[iandhr]

11. Yup

[patsimp]

22. how is that the story?

[MADem]

27. I disagree, for the reasons Nutmeg indicated. We'll know soon enough, though. nt

[beevul]

28. No company in America makes new full auto AKs for import.

Which would be THE ONLY reason to make them, since they're not legal for civilian possession, even with an NFA stamp.

[uppityperson]

29. Where the weapons were made is "the real story"? Not the death and horror of last night's attacks or

the fact that are catching people related to it? Seriously? "The real story" is weapon origin?

It is "a story" and something to consider, but no. It is not "the real story" except for USA centric thinking.

[tabasco]

35. Ever heard of a Kalashnikov?

Not made in the USA.

[Justice]

30. Puzzled that he is linked only after the fact.