Thursday, August 28, 2008

In the name of democracy


Santa Cruz's Municipal Gov't has been caught red handed trying to import army helmets and shields into Bolivia.

As detailed in this or in this report, customs officials stopped a truck laden with contraband from making its journey from La Paz (El Alto) to Santa Cruz. The paperwork the truck driver was holding said that the load was 674 motorcycle safety helmets and 364 polycarbon plates. In fact, when the load was inspected they found 674 full metal jacket type army helmets and 364 high impact resistant police shields.

In the words of the head of Bolivian customs, ".... this (is) contraband that threatens the security of the State; these materials are for war, they are war helmets, these materials cannot even be used under the argument of anti-riot equipment."

Also, the final delivery is clearly stated as "Municipal Government of Santa Cruz."

Was this part of Goldberg's plan, I wonder? There ain't nothin' tin foil about these hats, duderino.