The ports authorities in Basra, Iraq have discovered 240 barrels of nitric acid concealed in four containers. The shipment arrived on the U.S. ship Flower A.
Nitric acid is used to prepare explosives.
Source: Al-Rafidayn, April 24, 2007
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Al-Rafidayn: Basra Port Authorities Find 240 Barrels of Nitric Acid in Shipment
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