Russia: June 7, 2002

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Seven air to ground rockets (normally used by Russian attack helicopters) were found near an airport outside the capital. The unguided rockets have a range of 3,000 meters and can be fired from the ground. Police suspect the rockets were bought by criminals from soldiers, for use in feuds between criminal gangs.

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