Tangipahoa deputies net $60,000 in weapons and ammo in hotel bust

[Bearco]

Here is my favorite comment I have read on this from WWLTV.

maturemind said on March 11, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Now I know crime is getting out of hand, however what type of war were they 2 geniuses preparing for? It's a safe bet that they were planning on robbing a Bank & using that 50 cal to hold off the police, that round can punch through an engine block & cut off the path of officers at least a mile away especially in La on a day when we don't have high winds!

 

[Dave328]

OH MY GOD!!!!
Two THOUSAND rounds?!?!?!?


For crying out loud, I probably have 2000 rounds just scattered around my reloading bench! Phucqing amateurs!

 

[Bearco]

OH MY GOD!!!!
Two THOUSAND rounds?!?!?!?


For crying out loud, I probably have 2000 rounds just scattered around my reloading bench! Phucqing amateurs!

all of us in the Magpul class will probably shoot over 2000 rifle/pistol rounds this weekend alone.

 

[George]

It was more of a rhetorical question to make the point that "possessing" firearms and a controlled substance charge makes no sense. They could be charge with possession of illegal drugs, or, if they were operating the guns, operating a firearm while intoxicated (or whatever the official term is).

did you really just type that? seriously?! how old are you?

 

[George]

OH MY GOD!!!!
Two THOUSAND rounds?!?!?!?


For crying out loud, I probably have 2000 rounds just scattered around my reloading bench! Phucqing amateurs!

true, but you aren't smoking dope in a crack hotel

 

[CloudStrife]

did you really just type that? seriously?! how old are you?

Did you understand what I said?

 

[Dave328]

true, but you aren't smoking dope in a crack hotel

I was poking more at the attempt at building hysteria by the TPSO and reporters with their "$60,000" and "2000 rounds.... Combat style handguns" than the actions of these members of society's Bottom Percentile.

 

[jmcrawf1]

If I get down to 2000 rounds of 9mm I start to panic

 

[nickatnite]

Does anyone find it odd that these guns are photographed on some like patio deck or picnic table out in the back yard?

I mean, if you watch every other police report, they usually have these on a display table in a news conference...

 

[jmcrawf1]

Does anyone find it odd that these guns are photographed on some like patio deck or picnic table out in the back yard?

I mean, if you watch every other police report, they usually have these on a display table in a news conference...

Umm duhhh, they were behind the sheriff's house "test-firing" them.

Oops, now theres only 1000 rounds.

 

[George]

lets ask Narco if he ever resurfaces.......

 

[CEHollier]

So how do they get the $60,000 figure?

He pulled it out of his ass.

 

[honestlou]

all of us in the Magpul class will probably shoot over 2000 rifle/pistol rounds this weekend alone.

Maybe they were coming to the Magpul class, and they needed to trade some of those "combat pistols" for more ammo!

 

[Praesul Presul]

Yeah that doesn't jive with the pic. First when is the last time you heard of a criminal having quality gear? Everything I read or see usually involves a Hipoint or a old a$$ .38 revolver. Once in a blue moon a Glock is used.

Those are all top notch sticks with a .50 Barrett for good measure.

$60,000 does not add up either.........

 

[Det.Blair]

I bet there is more to the story fellows. they might be straw purchases and are heading to the mexican drug cartels. Judging by their last names there is a good chance that is the case. If you read the news they have a serious problem on the border. those guns look like they are new. I am sure ATFE will be looking into this matter. that 50 cal. rifle ain't for no deer hunting. Those drug cartels use some serious firepower down there. No hi points, a lot of assault rifles. maybe that is the black market price they were refering to($60,000) having dope and guns is a no no period.

 

[Speedlace]

Does anyone find it odd that these guns are photographed on some like patio deck or picnic table out in the back yard?

I mean, if you watch every other police report, they usually have these on a display table in a news conference...

Umm duhhh, they were behind the sheriff's house "test-firing" them.

Oops, now theres only 1000 rounds.

^^^^^
Sounds reasonable.

 

[Mjolnir]

That can't be a picture of what was taken. Some very nice setups in there. At least 3 Novekse Uppers, 3 CTRs, 1 EMOD, 1 ACS, 1 VLTOR CASV. Aimpoints and Eotechs. 3 Tango Down grips, 2 MIADs.

If there are the actual items seized, they are more than likely stolen.

The bottom optic looks to me like an Elcan...

 

[spanky]

Wait.... Isn't there a magpul class this week in that area?

coincidence?

 

[Baldrik78]

Wait.... Isn't there a magpul class this week in that area?

coincidence?

Apparently, it will have 2 fewer participants

 

[spanky]

Perhaps these were the loaner/back-up weapon systems???

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fixed.