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India-Pakistan
Al-Q bank heist in NWFP nets million$$
2006-02-26
An armed gang with suspected Al-Qaeda links Saturday made off with up to 65 million rupees (Approx. USD39 million) from a UAE-based Bank in the capital of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) of Pakistan, said police. The heist was made at a local branch of Al-Faisal Bank in Peshawar, said Saeed Wazir, Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) investigations. He said armed robbers before escaping in a stolen vehicle with huge haul, painted Al-Qaeda on the bank walls.
Er, does Al-Q usually announce itself with spray paint?
Police were alerted to the robbery about 30 minutes later, he said. He said the suspects might have used Al-Qaeda name to divert police attention from real culprits. However, he added, investigations into the heist have been launched. He said further details would be given at a press conference later today.
Posted by:Seafarious

#6  oops - now someone's REALLY gonna get it LOL
Posted by: Frank G   2006-02-26 13:07  

#5  Now that you mention it, the currency converter at xe.com puts the value of 65million Pak Rupees at $1,084,487.88 USD...

Well, at least that's more like it.
Posted by: Chinter Flarong9283   2006-02-26 12:42  

#4  I like it

actual take: $4 Million; announce $39 Million and let the gang kill each other over who stole the remaining $35 Million
Posted by: Frank G   2006-02-26 11:18  

#3  Why on earth would a bank in the North West Frontier Province need to have US$39 million on hand in cash? I can't imagne that much commerce goes on in a year of transactions throughout the entire province, even including Pakistan army payrolls. It isn't like the Governor's House has to throw exotic parties on a regular basis, I shouldn't think.
Posted by: trailing wife   2006-02-26 10:47  

#2  So do the rightous Taggers Under The Prophets Banner fall under Al-Q's propaganda division, or is there a new Ministry for Quality of Life Crime?

Also, are all the fatwas in order? When you tag in the Prophets name, should the spray can be pointing towards Mecca, or away?
Posted by: Chinter Flarong9283   2006-02-26 09:42  

#1  They might. Enthusiastic new recruits from inner-city western roots. Can't resist a tag opp.
Posted by: Hupomoger Clans9827   2006-02-26 08:25  

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