MiG-29 Fulcrum jet fighter inside shipping containers destined for the U.S

[AGENDA21]

Hong Kong - Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - Hong Kong customs authorities have seized an aircraft believed to be a Soviet-made Mig-29 Fulcrum fighter jet at the Kwai Chung Container Terminal after a routine check revealed the shipment was missing an import license.

The aircraft did not carry any weapons and had been stripped of its engine and other parts when it was discovered by officials Sunday, Commissioner of Customs and Excise Timothy Tong said Tuesday. The shipment had arrived from Ukraine and was destined for the United States.

"The department will continue investigating into the matter, but there is no sign that it involves serious crime, violence, or terrorist activities," Tong said. "So far there's no indication the shipment is connected with smuggling."

Tong refused to reveal the shipping company's name but said the incident might have been caused by "misunderstanding or a lack of time to follow correct procedures."

http://www.defesanet.com.br/china/mig_hk.htm

[Whoa_Nelly]

1. self-delete

[rox63]

2. At least they are screening cargo in Hong Kong

It probably would have gotten through our laughable port security here in the US.

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. Destined for a museum

2nd story on that page:

The MiG-29 warplane, detained in Xianggang /Hong Kong/, was sold by Ukraine to the United States in 2005 as a museum exhibit, the state-owned Ukrspetsexport weapons trading company told Itar-Tass on Wednesday.

[Sinti]

4. Buzz kill - info like that destroys the fear factor :P n/t