Ex-SEAL may face more charges in explosives

[unhappycamper]

Ex-SEAL may face more charges in explosives
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Jan 3, 2008 21:34:34 EST

SUFFOLK, Va. — A 34-year-old former Navy SEAL may face additional charges after police seized more than 200 different types of military-grade explosives from his Suffolk home.

Investigators say Elbert Tillman Jr. had enough illegal explosives to do damage as far as a 1/3-mile radius from his home.

Authorities seized Claymore anti-personnel mines, detonators, C-4 plastic explosives and tracer ammunition. They also seized 18 rifles, numerous handguns, two computers and 28 metal military boxes of assorted ammunition.

He is charged with four felony counts of manufacturing and possessing explosive devices.

Authorities are now awaiting input from federal authorities before lodging additional charges. Investigations are also ongoing to determine if any of the items were stolen government property.


Article at: http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/01/ap_sealweapons_080103/



uhc comment: "Investigations are also ongoing to determine if any of the items were stolen government property." I was under the impression that a Claymore was government property. It's not like you can go down to your local wallyworld and pick up a few.