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OfficerSafety

Handbook Of

Unusual Weapons along withConcealment Methods for

Weapons and/or Contraband3rd Edition

Thanks to the assistance of the US Customs Service, theUS Army Directorate EmergencyServices at Fort Drum, New York,the US & Canadian Border Patrol,MAGLOCLEN, and many otherlocal and state agencies, thiscompilation of unusual or uniqueweapons or locations of concealmenthas grown significantly since itsfirst distribution in January 2003.Please feel free to redistribute forofficer safety or officer trainingpurposes only.

Wendy Kierstead 207-725-5521 [email protected]

Issue date: January, 2004 28 Federal St.Brunswick, Me. 04011


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ContentsSection 1: FIREARMS REAL & PRETEND

1) BangstickReplica Weapon2) Holster on a Chain

380 Mini-Flashlight Gun3) Flashlight Firearm

E-Holster 4) Motorcycle mounted firearm

Zip Gun5) Tear Gas Guns6) Folding Handgun

Club ShotgunBelt Buckle Firearm

7) Tire Gauge FirearmPen Firearm

8) Grad 22 Hybrid Knife-Gun9) Cellphone Gun

Vehicle Shade Blowgun10) Cigarette Case Gun

Trigger Controller

11) Knife/Firearm ComboMini Firearm12) Select Fire Conversion Device

Pen Pistol13) Armor Piercing Ammunition

Briefcase concealed Ruger Pistol14) Mag Light .410 Shotgun

Section 2: KNIVES & OTHER CUTTING WEAPONS

15) Motorcycle Oil Tank KnifeHairbrush Dagger

16) Switchblade LightersPolymer Plastic Knife

17) Key KnifeLipstick Knife


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Continued - Section 2: KNIVES & OTHER CUTTING WEAPONS

18) Bike Seat KnifeFolding Tactical Knife

19) Twine KnifeUmbrella Dagger

20) Money Clip KnifeCalculator Knife21) Comb Knife

Ring Knife22) Keychain Knife

Ceramic Knife23) Key Chain Folding Knife

Section 3: UNUSUAL HIDING PLACES FOR DRUGS/WEAPONS ETC.

24) Handgun HideawayVideo Camera Hiding25) Hidden Compartment in Cadillac

Compartment Water Bottle26) Pepsi Gun Locker

Cellphone Hiding Place27) Dashboard Hiding Place28) Gun Concealed in Toy

Hidden Shoe Pouches29) Baseball Cap Concealed Compartment30) Tractor Trailer Hiding Place

Concealment Jeans31) Safe Cans & Candles32) Thread Spool Hiding Space

Drugs in Suitcase Wheels33) Cocaine in Auto Batteries

Cocaine in Trucks Reserve Gas Tank34) Picture Frame Hidden Compartments

Car Seat Hiding Places

35) Sun Visor Rifle Rack36) Semi-Tractor Headliner

Section 4: EXPLOSIVES

37) Ammunition & BatteriesMuriatic Acid Explosive Device

38) Burning Book


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Section 5: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST

39) Electric JacketCell Phone Stun Gun

40) Covert Cuff KeyBloodsucking Pen

41) Seatbelt Used for Breaking Handcuff ChainMagic Marker Pot Pipe42) Cat Heat Key Chain

Flashlight Stun Gun43) Pens that Arent

Razor Throwing Cards44) Pepper Spray Ring

Cop Killer Gang Graffiti45) Belt Buckle Handcuff Key

Safety Pin Key46) Vin Tags for Sale

Chocolate Mushrooms47) Petroleum Jelly Based Methamphetamines

Drugs Dissolved in Vitamin Syrup


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Firearms

Real&

Pretend


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BANGSTICK ADAPTED FOR POCKET OR NECK

The following info was passed on to us from MDEA in Houlton, Maine & the US Border Patrol:

A deputy sheriff in Palm Beach County Florida recently arrested a man in possession of a bangstick,

measuring 4-5/8 in length with a 1- barrel and capable of firing either a single .38 cal. short Colt, .38 specialor .357 magnum cartridge. This device is intended for use by fishermen and scuba divers to kill sharks andalligators. When used in such a way it is attached to a threaded pole and then used as a prod to hit the target.A very slight tap at the end of the barrel will cause the device to discharge. The bangstick is considered afirearm. ATF has classified this device as an any other weapon that is prosecutable by 10 years in prisonand up to $10,000 in fines under Title 26, Section 5871. These devices can be found at almost any scuba or diving accessories shop.

Officers should be extremely cautious when handling these devices; they can discharge simply by beingtapped on the barrel end. In addition, its appearance is deceiving and can lead an officer to discount it as adangerous weapon. It is a triggerless device that can easily be mistaken for a tool or some other harmlessarticle.

INCREDIBLY REALISTIC REPLICA WEAPONS

During the months of October and November of 2002

several incidents were covered by the police in Brunswick (Maine)where replica handguns were found either on a suspect or in their vehicles or residences. (In two of these cases the suspectsinvolved were convicted felons.)

This replica phenomenon appears to be escalating and it bearsmentioning that many of these weapons are made of metalsthat are EXTREMELY realistic. A replica Glock seized inNovember had the same characteristics AND WEIGHT of areal weapon and the only way an untrained eyecould tell the difference would be to look down the barrel.


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HOLSTER-ON-A-CHAIN

Info from Jefferson County, Colorado Police: This holster-on-a-chain is currently available on through variouswebsites and can hold a North American or Freedom Arms .22LR or .22 Magnum mini-revolver. Similar holsters can be custom designed to fit other weapons. The same websites also sell neck holsters for knives.

.380 MINI-FLASHLIGHT GUN

This small but potentially deadly weapon looks like a normal 4-inch mini flashlight, but in fact it's a gun capableof firing a .380 round.

The gun is loaded by unscrewing the front lens area and inserting a single round. When the back end of theflashlight is screwed closed the firing pin, which runs the length of the less than 2-inch-long shaft, is held inplace putting the gun on *safety.*

When the back end is unscrewed, the firing pin is freed - rendering the gun fire-ready. The pin automatically

releases itself when it's pulled back and discharges the round.(This commercially available firearm also comes with a blunt metal end that can be used to replace the lenscap area so the weapon looks like a mini Kubotan. )

Please pay CLOSE ATTENTION to all mini flashlights you encounter!


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FLASHLIGHT FIREARM

From NESPIN:

This flashlight is one of 5 taken off a known

arms dealer by Swiss police recently.The normal glass lens of eachflashlight had been replaced with an opaquecover to disguise the barrel and a plunger wasadded to the rear.To fire the weapon the plunger must be pulledback and then released. The plunger strikesthe primer, firing the weapon.

E-HOLSTER -- CONCEALMENT FOR PERSONAL ELECTRONICSThe Calibrepress Newsline has issued an alert to officers about the e-Holster -- a product of PersonalElectronics Concealment, LLC, which is intended for the concealment of personal electronics (cell phones,handheld computers, etc.), which has been available for purchase since 1999. The e-Holster consists of acontainer connected to a strap and strongly resembles a shoulder holster for a gun.

Newsline subscribers have reported that it is difficult to distinguish between the e-Holster and a shoulder holster for an actual weapon.

The potential dangers that could arise if you are not aware of this product:

1) the possibility of mistaking the e-holster for a weapon holster when a subject goes to 'draw' his or her handheld computer or even a wallet.

2) The avenue of weapon concealment this provides for criminals.


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MOTORCYCLE MOUNTED FIREARM

From Hamilton, New Jersey:

On August 6, 2002 a Patrol Officer from the Township of Hamilton PD (Atlantic County, NJ) stopped a Harley

Davidson motorcycle for suspected OUI.

The driver of the motorcycle turned the handlebars to the right and got off the motorcycle. After the primarytests were performed the driver was arrested for OUI.

A search of the saddlebags revealed the colors of the Krooked Eye Hawgs to which the motorcyclist servesas the Sgt. at Arms.

The reason for this alert: Wrapped under a leather jacket and strapped to the handlebars with two quickrelease bungee cords was a pistol grip 12ga. pump shotgun. The shotgun had one round in the chamber, fiverounds in the magazine tube, and six rounds clipped to the stock. The weapon was ready to fire.

After local authorities spoke with several other riders, it was discovered that the normal position for thehandlebars when stopped is to the LEFT, not the right as Ingersoll had turned his.

The weapon was positioned so it could have been fired by pulling the trigger (left side) and pointing the barrel(right side) towards a target. By turning his handlebars to the right, the barrel was pointing in the generaldirection of the approaching officers. Luckily the backup officers approached at a bad angle so there wereno injuries.

ZIP GUN

Finding pieces of metal pipe and tubing like theseon a suspect may indicate the makings of a zip gun,among the most common improvised firearms.

Here a .357 Magnum round or similar cartridge isinserted snugly into the smaller-diameter tube.That "loaded" tube is then inserted into the larger pipe, which has an end cap with a piece of pointedmetal inside it. When a suspect slams the end capback against a hard surface, the pointed metalstrikes the primer of the round like a firing pin and

discharges the weapon.

The zip gun can then be disassembled and the partsdiscarded in different locations, with little chance theywill be put back together and identified as a weapon.


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TEAR GAS GUNS

The items shown below are being sold through readily obtained sportsmen and police buff magazines andcatalogs. These photos were found in a copy of DEER CREEK product magazine and were brought to theattention of one of the police safety websites by an Illinois officer.

THESE ARE .22 CALIBER NON-LETHAL TEAR GAS GUNS . The ads explain that no federal license or gunpermit is needed to carry one and that they sell for $29.95 each. Either handgun will fit in a pocket or their specially designed holster and LOOK ALMOST EXACTLY LIKE A REAL GUN .

In the same magazine an ad was found for Authentic Professional Badges with the choice of Special Police,Private Detective, Security Guard, Special Investigator or Special Officer in either silver or gold.all for $6.95 each.

To buy any of these items you only need to check off the box indicating you are at least 18 years of age, and weall know no one would EVER lie about THAT. For more info go to www.calibrepress.com . (This is a secure site and youwill have to register; however once you are registered you can access significant police safety info.)


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FOLDING HANDGUN

This is a folding 5 shot .22 cal handgunthat is fully functional. It was found loadedand ready for use in an eyeglass case.

The butt of the gun is on a swivel that allows thetrigger guard and barrel to fold into the butt.A cut-out in the handle accommodates thecylinder.

(This info was gained from a police websiteand they did not list the location where thegun was recovered.)

THE CLUB SHOTGUNThis is a CLUB car steeringwheel locking divice that hasbeen modified to fire shotgunrounds. The handle of theCLUB has been hollowed outto act as a shotgun barrel and,when the lock end of the Clubis pulled back, the modified tipof the metal shaft acts as afiring pin. The weapon is

then fired manually byslamming the shaft into theend of the round.(Sorry, the original info on this

weapon does not list a townor state where it wasdiscovered.)

BELT BUCKLE FIREARM

An online company that is selling the belt buckleshown here with a removable, fully operational,5 shot single action .22 mini revolver mountedin the center .

The site also sells other belt buckleswith removable knives.


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TIRE GAUGE FIREARM

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency advises this spring-loaded .22 caliber pistol that appears to be a tiregauge was recovered by MDEA and Border Patrol agents in Northern Maine on May 3 rd , 2002 following a tipfrom an informant.

To fire the weapon the threaded top needs to be removed and the cartridge dropped in. The spring-loaded topis then pulled back and let go, driving the rim-fire firing pin into the cartridge. The only real indication this is nota real tire gauge (without disassembling it) is the absence of the plastic measuring device.

The suspect who had this weapon claimed to have purchased it from a member of the Hells Angels.MDEA also advises they have been told by ATF that possession of this weapon is a FEDERAL CRIMEregardless of the persons prior record .

PEN FIREARM

From MDEA and the Houlton Border Patrol in Houlton,Maine:

This pen firearm was seized recently by officersin Regina, Canada and Border Patrol officersadvise finding similar weapons are becoming moreand more common.

It is a fully functional single shot .22 caliber pen firearm that Border Patrol found whilesearching a female suspected of drug trafficking.The pen was concealed in her vagina.


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GRAD 22 HYBRID KNIFE-GUN

There is now more information available on the knife-gun combination known as the G.R.A.D. 22, which wasmentioned in a recent Crime Bulletin. The weapon is marketed as offering the "newest in knife/guntechnology." It is manufactured by the GRAD Co. (Global Research and Development) and is being promoted

as the world's first knife to contain a working .22 caliber revolver within the grip.

The blade is made of 440C heat-treated high carbon stainless steel. There are two models that come in threedifferent versions -- AOW (All Other Weapons firearm), non-gun, and Blank-only gun (which as the namesuggests, shoots blanks).

The Model RS1- Standard Hybrid, which is the AOW (Any Other Weapon) version, applies to all NFA rules.This weapon looks just like a knife, but it can fire five .22 caliber rifle cartridges.

With one hand, an assailant can discharge five cartridges in rapid succession before reloading - and beforeyou have a chance to react to the surprising discovery that what you thought was "just" a big knife in asuspect's hand is also a fully functional firearm.

Hidden in the handle are a revolving cylinder, a firing mechanism and a 1.75-in. gun barrel. The muzzle islocated in the guard, just above the top edge of the blade.

The handle is hinged at the guard so its upper and lower sections can be pulled apart for easy loading,cleaning and inspection of the firearm components.

The spring-lever trigger mechanism is housed in the lower half of the handle. When the knife is held in anunderhand grip (thrusting position), a suspect can "cock" the gun by relaxing his fingers so the trigger lever pops down from the underside of the handle. When he contracts his grip and squeezes the trigger lever, thegun fires.

The non-gun version is the Model RS1N and is BATF-approved, meaning it is considered as a knife and not afirearm under the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms criteria. The difference between this model and theAOW model is the fact that it has no firing pin or barrel; however, it does have a cartridge in the handle.Therefore, it is exempt from firearms restrictions.


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CELLPHONE GUN

At first sight this looks like a regular cell phone, same size, same shape,same overall appearance, but beneath the digital face lies a .22 caliber pistol. The phone gun is capable of firing 4 rounds in quick succession

with a touch of the otherwise standard keypad.The phone gun has been showing up in Europe and, although no policeagencies in the US have reported problems with it yet, the FBI, ATF &Customs Service have all been briefed on it and expect it to appear in the U.S. shortly.

The guns are loaded by twisting the phone in half. The rounds fit intothe top of the phone under the readout screen and the lower half, under the keyboard, holds the firing pins. The bullets fire through theantenna by pressing the keypad from numbers 5 to 8.

The phone guns have turned up during drug raids in Amsterdam, Englandand Germany. They are being manufactured in Croatia and Yugoslavia and are sophisticated machinesconstructed to fit inside gutted cell phones. The gun phones are significantly heavier then real cell phonesand do not operate or have lighted screens. The gun parts will also show up if xrayed.

Vehicle Shade Blowgun

This homemade 36-inch, fully equipped blowgun was fashioned from a vehicle shade.Twenty metal spokes used to turn the shade hardware were converted into 4-inch metaldarts. The forward end of the darts had been filed to a sharp point and the rear end of the darts had been equipped with a yellow plastic chute to catch the air when blown.

Overall Length of the WeaponFront Red Sight and Attached Rear Folding Sight

Rear Darts, One Exposed Dart and One Dart Placed In Chamber

Rear to Front View from Mouthpiece with Rea r Site Up


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CIGARETTE CASE GUN

The following came from Anthony Losada, the Army Plans & Training Officer for Fort Drum:

Found at a Web auction with a starting bid of $1,995:

"Shoots sub sonic 22 and is absolutely silent. Has a pull type pen gun (that is the small piece off of the box,about the size of a lighter). The square box is the silencer. Fits neatly in a cigarette case. This unit isconstructed well. MFG DAW, designed by the great gun fairy for some gov agency somewhere. There are oneor two units available, extremely rare item. "

TRIGGER CONTROLLER

This the called the HELLFIRE TRIGGER SYSTEMAKA: Hell Storm 200

It can reportedly simulateautomatic gun fire at a rateof 10 15 rounds per second

The hell fire system, in a nutshell, exertsincreased pressure on the trigger so itreturns to it's forward position quicker thus increasing the speed of fire whenused correctly.


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KNIFE/.22 CAL. FIREARM COMBO

This knife was taken off a suicidal man in North Plainfield, New Jersey in September of 2002. It doubles as a.22 cal. firearm. Originally this combination weapon was sold as a novelty in the 1920s through magazinessuch as Popular Mechanics.

MINI FIREARM

This is called the DOWNSIZER WSPand is billed as the worlds smallestpistol.

It is smaller than a playing card andfires either .45 ACP or .357 rounds.


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SELECT FIRE CONVERSION DEVICE

Those of you who have access to the Internet maywant to check out FULLAUTOGLOCK.NET .

This company is offering what they bill as Thefirst true drop in select fire device for Glock handgunsand Berettas 92 Series. They advertise thatinstallation takes only 10 seconds and can turn anyGlock or Beretta into a select fire machine pistol.The video on the website appears to back this claim.

The company offers the device to any US LawEnforcement Officers as well as to any foreigncountries who do not have laws banning it; however it appears compliance is voluntary.

The cost is from $310 to $350. and they claim that notools or gunsmithing ability is needed to make theconversion.

WEAPONS WARNING

Pen Gun

This gun is commercially manufactured tolook like a pen. It fires a single shot, and comes in

.25, .22, and .32 calibres.


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ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION

On December 30, 2002 the BLOC/HIDTA WatchCenter received an Information Bulletin from theNevada Department of Public Safety concerning a

new type of ammunition known as AGUILA IQwhich has been identified as being able to penetratebullet-resistant vests.

The ammunition is manufactured in Mexico under theAGUILA brand name by munitions manufacturer TECNOS of Cuernavaca, Mexico and is being imported into theUS by Centurion Ordnance Inc. of Helotes, Texasfor sale to the general public.

According to the bulletin, the Michigan State PoliceOrdnance Unit tested the ammo and found that it

does penetrate police issued vests .The ammunition is available by dealers throughout theUS and can be ordered over the internet at www.aguilaammo.com .

BRIEFCASE MODIFIED TO CONCEAL AND FIRE A RUGER .22 CAL PISTOL


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MAG LIGHT CAPABLE OF FIRING A .410 SHOTGUN ROUND

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, along with the Albuquerque Criminal Intelligence Unit recentlyserved a search warrant at an Albuquerque, New Mexico gun shop. Among the items found was a fullyfunctional Mag Light Flashlight, capable of firing a .410 shotgun round. The flashlight functions by pulling back

a spring-loaded firing pin, much like a zip gun or tear gas gun. Once the safety pin is pulled, the operator pushes down on the firing lever, discharging the weapon through the end cap of the flashlight. The weapon ismade by Ares Defense Systems, in Blacksburg, Pennsylvania and is considered an NFA (National FirearmsAct) weapon. Subjects in possession of such a device are required by federal law to have proper documentation of ownership.

Officers should be aware that such a weapon exists, and proper safety procedures should be followed whenencountering subjects armed with such a weapon. Although the subject may not be within striking distance of the flashlight, officers may still be within effective firing distance of the shotgun. Care should also be takenwhen finding such a weapon during a routine search in order to avoid accidentally discharging the firearm.


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Knives

&Other

CuttingWeapons


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MOTORCYCLE OIL TANK KNIFE

An officer in Cumru Township, Pennsylvania reported to the Calibrepress.Com Newsline (a valuablewebsite serving police agencies with information on weapons, training, law updates, etc.) theexistence of this oil tank knife that can be purchased to replace the dipstick on Harley Davidsonmotorcycles. The dipstick is located on the right side of the motorcycle just under the seat.The model shown below is available for most Harley bikes and can be purchased on the internet.

THE HAIRBRUSH DAGGER

This "hairbrush" is sold as a personal defense tool.When the head of the brush is removed, a pointeddagger made of hard plastic is revealed. This potentialweapon can be easily overlooked. Be sure to closelyinspect hairbrushes for removable heads.


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SWITCHBLADE LIGHTERS

An officer on the Eatontown, New Jersey Police Department recently discovered this switchblade/lighter on ashoplifter who had been arrested at a local mall. This is similar to a lighter/knife located on a subject during atraffic stop in another New Jersey town last

winter. During that incident the weaponwas found after the suspect pulled thelighter from his pocket and asked theofficer if he could have a cigarette.

The device has a small silver button onthe upper corner of the lighter and,when pushed, a 2-inch blade springs outand locks into position. The device isalso fully functional for producing a flame.

This innocent looking cigarette lighter knife was confiscated recently during an arrest by the Holyoke,

Massachusetts Police Department.

POLYMER PLASTIC KNIFE

This is a HIGH-STRENGTH POLYMER KNIFEthat was recently purchased by a police officer for $13. at a store in Virginia . The officer conducted an independent experiment by taking it through airport security and found that it wasNOT detectable by the x-ray machines .

The blade of the knife is reasonably sharp andhas a strong point which, according to theliterature that comes with it, can be sharpened.


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KEY KNIFE

A Waterville, Maine police officer encountered a subject in February, 2002 after responding to a call from alocal firefighter that a suspicious person was digging around in the donation dumpster of a nearby charityorganization. The subject fled when he saw the officer, but was located a short time later and arrested on

several outstanding warrants as well as for BURGLARY TO A MOTOR VEHICLE & THEFT. No weaponswere found during the initial pat down search; however during a second search in the booking room the officer found this "key knife" hanging from a clip on the suspects belt. The key-knife had a 1-inch blade, which foldsinto the side of the key. Not extended, the weapon appears to be a regular key -- approximately 2.5 incheslong.

THE LIPSTICK KNIFE

An Indianapolis, Indiana school teacher confiscated this "lipstick knife" from a 9-year-oldgirl in her class. It seems the girl had brought itto school to "cut up" one of her friends. Thelipstick knife is widely available through mailorder catalogs.


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BIKE SEAT KNIFE

This "Bike Seat Dagger" was discovered by an officer on the New Haven, Connecticut PD after asuspected gangbanger abandoned his bicycle and fled

during a street stop.

The "dagger" consists of a 10-inch piece of solid steel,machined down to a spear-like point and then welded tothe end of the bicycle seat post. It is easily concealedwhen the seat post is clamped in place in the bike'svertical seat-post tube.

FOLDING KNIFE WITH PUSH BUTTON RELEASE

This is a TACTICAL FOLDING KNIFE equipped with a 420 stainless steel blade and a push button handlerelease. It is available on the internet for $44.95 and has been brought to our attention by an IntelligenceOfficer at the ATF office in Phoenix, Arizona. He advises the knife has a 3 long blade and is extremely wellcrafted. It reaches 8 overall length when opened and fits easily in an average size wallet. The knife, made inArgentina and Germany, is close to what could be described as a switchblade, and, although it is legal for lawenforcement to carry, can be purchased by anyone.


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UMBRELLA DAGGER

This fully functioningumbrella comes completewith a 12 dagger in thehandle and is sold as apersonal protectiondevice.

Twine Knife

Twine Knife found by an officer with the New York State Department of Conservation. This knife is worn around a finger like a ring and can easily beconcealed from your view. As always, stay alert to suspects hands and keep your eyesopen for a ring that may really be a concealed knife.


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MONEY CLIP KNIFE

Please take a look at this money clip. Its available throughwww.zippo.com/products/pocket/pocketknives/index.html

Anchorage, Alaska Airport Police advise the calculator/knife shown below was distributed by their local phonecompany as a gift for new subscribers last year. It has also shown up in many other cities.

Calculator Knife


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COMB KNIFE

This is yet another plastic weapon concealedas a comb. Unlike some of these self-defenseweapons that are easily available through the

internet and at flea markets, this one is madeup of completely plastic components thatwould not show up on any securityX-ray scanners.

RING KNIFE Source: MAGLOCLEN (Middle Atlantic Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network) & TheHomeland Security Group

This Officer Safety Item is a Ring Knife. The overall length is 3-1/2 inches with a 2-inch steel blade. This itemis sold with a sew-on leather sheath for the capability of greater concealment. The knife when cupped insidethe hand could easily be mistaken for a regular ring worn on the finger.


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CERAMIC KNIVES

This is the latest thing in gourmet cooking CERAMIC KNIVES . They are now being sold over the Internet aswell as on TV via the Home Shopping Network and QVC. They come in sizes ranging from 2 paring to 8butcher knives. The good part is that they are razorblade sharp and do not dull easily.the bad part is thatthey do not show up with security wands and metal detectors.


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KEY CHAIN FOLDING KNIFE

Info courtesy of MAGLOCLEN (Middle Atlantic Great LakesOrganized Crime Law Enforcement Network)

This is a photo of a key chain knife with a folding lock blade. Theblade locks into place and is two inches partially serrated. Whenheld properly, it can be used like a trench knife. This knifewas found at the Monterey Airport in California and is for salecommercially in many locations including sporting goods storesand on the internet.


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UnusualHidingPlaces

for Drugs/Weapons

Etc.


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HANDGUN HIDEAWAY

A police officer from the North Bend Police Department in Oregon discovered that a dictionary (or other largebook) can house more than just words, it can be a prime spot to conceal drugs or weapons.The NBPD operates on what they call a Plus One theory, believing that, in the majority of incidents where

substantial drugs or weapons are found in a vehicle or residence, a second search will yield more contraband.

This dictionary and handgun were locatedduring search #2 after the first search hadlocated 4 lbs. of drugs, a 9mm handgunand drug paraphernalia.

The American Heritage Dictionary had beencut out to conceal a semi-automatic handgun.As observed in the photo, the cutout was in theshape of a Glock 22, but could easily be custommade with an razor knife to fit almost any

handgun.

The dictionary was positioned face up and directlybehind the driver's seat so that it could beaccessed quickly, but would not be suspicious toanyone making a cursory visual check of the carscontents.

VIDEO CAMERA HIDING PLACE

On April 24 th a Glendale, California police officer made a traffic stop reference a registration violation. During aconsent search of the vehicle he located a full size Sharp camcorder on the rear passenger seat. A closer look at the camera revealed a fake videocassette had been placed in the camera and, once it was removed, hefound a fully loaded Taurus 9mm semi-automatic handgun with an altered serial number.


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HIDDEN COMPARTMENT IN CADILLAC

Officers in Nevada discovered a unique method of concealment when they conducted a felony car stoprecently. The stop was on a Kidnap suspect who

was driving a 2000 Cadillac Seville STS . Theofficers were told prior to the stop that the suspecthad a gun, however, when they conducted the stopand took the suspect into custody they were unableto locate the firearm even though the victim hadwarned of a hidden compartment in the car .

During a more extensive search the officers foundtwo hinges directly below the steering wheel, butefforts to find or open a compartment wereunsuccessful until the victim told them he had seenthe suspect place a magnet on the dash and open the glove compartment door before opening the hidden

door. Once the magnet was in place and the glovebox was open, the hidden compartment openedautomatically by pushing down the tilt steering wheel adjuster , revealing a fully loaded Smith & Wesson.40 cal. handgun.

(See the Calibrepress.com website for additional photos and information on this item.)

THREE-COMPARTMENT WATER BOTTLE

Several law enforcement officers in Maine and other areas of the country have recently discovered thisseemingly innocuous water bottle with a hollowed-out center chamber during searches of vehicles. Thesebottles can be bought at the local boutiques here in Brunswick (Maine).

The bottles break down into three separate pieces, with the top and bottom ones containing some water --while the center section (behind the label) could conceal a weapon or contraband.Inside one bottle found in California was a stash of six plastic Ziploc bags containing methamphetamine, aplastic scale, and a spoon. Other bottles found in California and New York contained other contraband. Theconcealed area is also large enough to hold a small weapon.


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PEPSI GUN LOCKER

Police in Riley County, Kansas were executing a narcotics search warrant on a residence when theydiscovered the Pepsi machine shown below. The machine had been converted into a gun safe and concealed17 firearms and over 4,000 rounds of ammunition.

WORKING CELL PHONE HIDING HANDCUFF KEYS & RAZOR BLADES

Secreted between the battery and the body of this Motorola cellular flip phone are 2large, sturdy paperclips bent into improvised handcuff keys and a 3 1/4-in., razor-sharpsingle-edge blade that may have come from a wallpaper cutter.

When the battery pack is in place, the phone is fully functional and will turn on when bein tested - at air ort and courthouse securit oints, for exam le.


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UTILIZING THE SPACE BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE DASHBOARD OF AN SUV

A US Customs Primary Inspector asked the driver of the Chevy Suburban shown below for his registration.Suddenly a hand come out of the glove compartment producing the requested documentwhich the driver then handed to the Inspector.

A search of the vehicle found a 135 lb. woman was hidden in the cavity behind the dashboard. (If a full sizewoman could be smuggled in this hidden compartment, imagine how much drugs or weapons would fit.)


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HIDDEN POUCHES

Several incident have beenreported recently wherecontraband and/or weapons were discoveredhidden in the arches, solesand sports pouches onsneakers and other footwear.

GUN CONCEALED IN CHILD S TOY

Los Angeles County Deputies from Industry Station stopped severalmales who appeared to be gang members at a Valinda hotel at 2 a.m. onAugust 30, 2000. When Initially detaining the males for a possiblevehicle burglary, one began to walk away towards a nearby hotel room.

He was carrying various items including a stuffed 14 inch CookieMonster doll. The male was detained, placing the items he was carryingon the ground. A deputy checked the items and noticed that the doll feltunusually heavy. He found that the back had a Velcro opening with aninterior pocket where the suspect had concealed a loaded semi-automatic pistol.


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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE BASEBALL CAP WITH CONCEALED COMPARTMENT

An officer in Waterbury, Vermont recently arrested a subject who was wearing this hat. During the arrest thesuspect dropped the hat; however the arresting officer picked it back up and placed it on his head. Once at thestation the officer took a closer look and when he started feeling around the inside of the hat he noticed that

the head/sweat band area where the bill meets the front of the cap was thicker than it should be. Once theofficer pulled back the sweat band he found a concealed velcro closure and a hidden compartment. Thecompartment was empty, stated the officer, But it could have easily concealed plenty of contraband, razor blades or cuff keys. Or worse, a knife or handgun. In fact, another officer from Carlisle (PA) PD also recentlyencountered one of these caps, worn by a suspect who was concealing marijuana inside- and tested thecapacity of the concealed compartment with his own Beretta .25 handgun. It sealed just fine, said the officer.And other than the obvious weight, it was not noticeable at all while the hat was being worn.

These concealment caps are created by an outfit called Hawaiian Island Creations and distributed by variousbeachwear shops around the country. The hats bear the Hawaiian Island Creations logo on the front. Pleasekeep this particular hat in mind to help remind you to stay alert for unusual bulkiness and to check for hiddencompartments.


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HIDING PLACE FOR 584 LBS. OF MARIJUANA

On March 15th, 2003, Falcon Lake, Canada RCMP, stopped a 1998 Peterbilt tractor-trailer at the West HawkLake DOT weigh scales, near the Ontario border. The lone male driver from Abbotsford, BC, was destined tothe Toronto area with a load of cedar trees. The driver was nervous yet overly friendly. His paperwork showed

that he was delivering trees to the US eastern states yet the driver claimed to be en route to Toronto. He alsoadmitted to be carrying a few crates of freight for his boss but did not have any shipping papers for them. Thedriver denied any knowledge of the crates contents. They were opened and found to contain hockey bags filledwith marihuana. The crates were all sealed and caulked to fully seal in the marihuana odor. A total of 584 lbs of marihuana was found in12 hockey bags.

CONCEALMENT JEANS

Info provided by the Regional Security & Emergency Preparedness Inspector in Ottawa, Canada:

These pants and shorts for men and women are soldover the Internet by Seedless, a company located in SanDiego, California. Their web site address ishttp://www.seedlessclothing.com/frames.html . Thishidden pouch could be used for concealing anythingfrom a controlled substance to a weapon. The pouch isclosed with Velcro and is accessible through the inseamarea . An S on the front left pocket and Seedlesssewn on the waistband over the rear right pocket (similar to jean labels) can identify the shorts and pants. If aperson is encountered wearing these shorts, caution shouldbe exercised as a weapon could be concealed in the pouch.


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SAFE CANS AND CANDLES FOR HIDING GOODIES

Source: Brunswick, Maine Police Department:

The following items are being sold at local gift shops.


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HASHISH SMUGGLED INSIDE SPOOLS OF THREAD IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

Source: The Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Forensic Sciences, Department of Justice.Information, Washington, DC:

The DEA South Central Laboratory (Dallas, Texas) recently received a package containing four spools of whitethread containing packages of suspected hashish. The package was seized by the United States CustomService in Memphis, Tennessee, after X-ray analysis indicated an anomalous mass under the threading of each spool. (However, there was no apparent deformation of the threading on the spools.) The exhibits weresubmitted to the laboratory after a controlled delivery in Picayune, Mississippi.

Disassembly of each spool revealed a rectangular strip, packaged in brown tape, which had been wrappedaround the spool canister, then covered with tightly wound thread (see Photos 3 and 4). Analysis bymicroscopic examination, ModifiedDuquenois-Levine, and GC/MS confirmedhashish, combined net mass 387.9 grams.The THC content was not quantitated.

This is believed to be the first exhibit of thistype ever submitted to the South CentralLaboratory.

INTELLIGENCE ALERT - HEROIN IN SUITCASE WHEELS AT JFK AIRPORT, NEW YORK

Source: The Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Forensic Sciences, Department of Justice.Information, Washington, DC:

The DEA Northeast Laboratory (New York, New York) recently receivedan exhibit consisting of twelve black suitcase wheels containing suspectedheroin (see two of these wheels in Photo). The United States CustomService at JFK Airport, New York, seized the wheels after being removedfrom a suitcase from a passenger arriving on a flight from Colombia.

Each wheel contained a black plastic bag, which contained chunks of lightbrown powder, combined net mass 795.5 grams. Analysis by GC-FID, FT-IR,and GCMSD confirmed 89 percent heroin HCl. Over the past few years, theNortheast Laboratory has received a wide variety of exhibits seized byCustoms agents at JFK Airport, including luggage handles, shoes, suitcaseliners, clothing, etc., in which heroin had been concealed.


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COCAINE IN AUTO BATTERIES

NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE SEIZES 44 POUNDS OF COCAINE FROM A RESERVE GASTANK LOCATED IN THE BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK

Source: New Mexico State Police:

On April 2, 2003, the New Mexico State Police stopped to assist a motorist on IH-40 in New Mexico with a flattire. The driver was nervous and gave conflicting information. After obtaining consent to search, Sgt. Moradiscovered a false hidden compartment within a auxiliary gas tank located in the bed of the 1997 Dodge truck.Inside the compartment was 44 pounds of cocaine. The driver was en route to Miami, Florida, fromAlbuquerque, New Mexico. Point of contact is Sgt. Rudy Mora at New Mexico State Police/Canine Unit (505)841-9207


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PICTURE FRAME HIDDEN COMPARTMENTS

On January 15, 2003, Special Agents from California Department of Justice, Orange County Firearms Division,served a Search Warrant at a residence in Compton, California, for an Armed Prohibited Person. Agents madecontact with a subject who was questioned about firearms listed in his possession that were identified in the

Automated Firearm System (AFS). After the residence was secured, the subject was taken inside the houseand asked where the firearm was located. The agents escorted him to one of the bedrooms where the subjectpointed to a picture above the bed.

After examining the picture frame, agents discovered a hidden compartment within the frame revealing aSmith & Wesson .38 revolver loaded with live ammunition. The subject was asked if there were anymorefirearms and he then pointed to another picture in the same room. Another firearm, a .357 revolver wasdiscovered in a similar manner also with live ammunition. Upon further search by agents, additional weaponsand ammunition were seized.

NEW AND BETTER HIDING PLACES

Info courtesy of MAGLOCLEN (Middle Atlantic Great Lakes Organized Crime Law EnforcementNetwork):

Below are photos reference a seizure last month at Peace Bridge Traffic in Fort Erie, Ontario Canada during avehicle stop . A TEC 9 machine pistol and 110 grams of weed were found under the back seat in the hollowedout foam.


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SUN VISOR RIFLE RACK

Patrol officers should use caution approaching SUVs and Pick-Up trucks during traffic stops, where thedriver or front passenger has his/her hands over their heads in the area of the sun visors. They could be reaching for a firearm.

The below illustrated rifle rack is made by Pace Edwards and is available for sale to the public. For further information on the rifle rack, visit the manufacturers website at http://www.paceedwards.com/si_ri.asp


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HEROIN HIDDEN IN SEMI-TRACTOR HEADLINER

Source: From the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Enforcement Drug Interdiction Unit:

On May 23, 2003 a member of the Kentucky MVEDIU located 6.6 ounces of heroin in the headliner of a semi

tractor. The vehicle was traveling south on I-64 without a trailer (bobtail). The operator was nervous and gaveverbal consent to search the vehicle. He would not sign a written consent to search, however, he did initial thewritten consent to search form indicating that he had been given verbal consent.

Testing indicated that the substance was heroin, however this unit is not familiar with the form it is shaped into.Anyone familiar with this form of heroin which has been turned into pellets is asked to contact Off. ShannonChelf at 502-564-4603. The substance was located in the headliner in the sleeper berth.


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AMMUNITION + BATTERIES = TROUBLE

SOURCE: MAGLOCLEN (Mid Atlantic Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network):

Two incidents have been reported to the FBI Firearms Training Unit within the past year wherein Agents

combined loose, unpackaged, unfired ammunition in the same storage compartment (e.g. carry bag, pocket,gun case, etc.) with batteries from a flashlight or handy-talkie. When the cartridges were positioned so as tocontact both battery terminals, one or more cartridges detonated .

(Editorial comment by MACGLOCLEN Analyst Mark Smith - I am guessing that what they mean and do notmake clear here is when one end of a cartridge touches a positive terminal end and the other end touches thenegative terminal of a different battery, then an electric spark may result with the consequence being thedetonation of the bullets powder.)

The resulting detonation caused the cartridge case(s) to rupture, sending metal fragments and casecomponents (case, primer, bullet, and powder particles) in all directions that were potentially capable of causing injury and/or damage. (See below picture). For safety purposes it is suggested all ammo be stored

properly.

MURIATIC ACID USED IN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

A number of incidents have recently been reported in Florida, Maryland and California regarding the use of muriatic acid, commonly used to remove chlorine and fungus from pool walls, in explosive devices. Whencombined with strips of aluminum in a two-liter soda bottle the acid reacts and builds gas pressure inside thebottle until an explosion occurs. These "soda bottle bombs" are being placed in mailboxes in order to produceexplosions. Bombs found in the California area also contained shards of glass, pieces of metal, and nails.

A search of the Internet revealed similar bomb reports made to law enforcement across the country. (Yes,even here in Brunswick.) The search also revealed a simple recipe for a "soda bottle bomb," using a two-liter plastic soda bottle filled a quarter of the way with muriatic acid and aluminum foil strips dropped inside. A

variation of this recipe may have been used in all of the above mentioned incidents. Law enforcement shouldbe aware of these occurrences and of the possibility that, because of their small size, these explosives couldbe placed in areas other than mailboxes.


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BURNING BOOK

The Massachusetts State Police recently reported that books, which have been tweaked to create a fire, wereseized on two separate occasions from passengers at the Boston- Logan International Airport. These books,called the Burning Bible or the Hot Book, can be purchased at magic stores and over the Internet for about

$65. The books are hollow inside and contain a Bunsen Burner igniter which is powered by two 1.5 volt or AAbatteries. The books also contain an oil lamp wick held in a tin pan that is soaked with lighter fluid. When thebook is closed and the igniter button is pressed, the book then bursts into flames.

These books are intended to be used as a magic trick, and there was no criminal intent on the part of either of the passengers that were found with the books. Although, in Massachusetts, these devices are consideredinfernal machines and are a felony to possess.

The books can become very dangerous if certain parts and chemicals are replaced with others. The explosivetriacetone triperoxide (TATP), which is commonly known as acetone peroxide, can be added to theinside of the book. TATP, which is basedon the unstable peroxide group of compounds,

is one of the most sensitive explosives knownto us. Or, the igniter can be replaced with anElectric Blasting Cap (EBC) along with asmall amount of C-4. If these modificationsare made, the book could easily betransformed into an explosive device.

Information originally published by theMassachusetts State Police and re-published by the PSA Unit.


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MiscellaneousItems

of Interestto Law

Enforcement

Officers


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ELECTRIC JACKET

This Officer Safety item is an electric jacket. The jacket marketed as the No-Contact Jacketis capable of emitting 80,000 volts. According to the advertisement, The No-Contact Jacketis a wearable defensive jacket created to aid women in their struggle for protection fromviolence. When activated by the wearer, 80,000 volts of low amperage electric current pulses

just below the surface shell of the entire jacket. This exo-electric armor prevents any personfrom unauthorized contact with the wearer's body.

If an assailant were to grab hold of the wearer the high voltage-shocking exterior wouldinterrupt their neurological impulses, which control voluntary muscle movement. Theneuromuscular system would be overwhelmed causing disorientation and loss of balance tooccur and of course pain.

The jacket is armed by a key lock and activated by a hand switch (see yellow circle). Onceactivated, electric arcs and popping noises are produced as a deterrent (see red circle).Primarily sold for self-defense, Law Enforcement and Security Professionals should be awareof items like these when dealing with suspects. For greater details on this productvisit: http://www.no-contact.com/

CELLULAR PHONE STUN GUN

Calibrepress, a website that tracks concealed or unusualweapons the police should be aware of, advises this CELLULARPHONE STUN GUN is available on various commercialInternet sites for purchase by the general public. It isdesigned to look just like a cell phone and includes asafety lock.

One model in particular is the MTD-125, which is boasted as theadvanced new product of 2002 by Motedo, Co. in Taiwan and hasan output of up to 180,000 volts through its antenna. The companypromotes the device as an effective defense for anyone,including security officers. (The stun gun will NOTfunction as an operable cell phone.)


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COVERT CUFF KEY

This easy to conceal handcuff key was found recently on a suspect inNew Jersey. Originally manufactured for use by officers or prisonpersonnel should they be taken hostage, it is now being found on

civilians.Designed specifically for effective concealment, these keys, which aresuspended in a quarter-sized plastic or metal ring, can be easily hiddenunder watches, in shoes or attached to the inside of belts, waistbandsor ballcaps. They are fully functional and can be quickly snapped outfor use.

NEW WEAPON TO WATCH FOR : THE"BLOODSUCKING PENRemove the cap of this ordinary looking pen and you're looking at a SERIOUSLY dangerous weaponspecifically designed to drain blood very quickly. The pen's hollow titanium tube/blade is cut at an angle for quick and deep skin penetration. Its shape is designed to aggravate the entrance wound and expedite bloodloss. Preferred targets are eyes and ear canals but the "blade" is actually long enough to penetrate a lung or your heart.

Although designed as a last-ditch backup weapon for police officers by a Minneapolis cop and sales are limitedto LEOs and military special forces personnel, The Calibrepress Newsline and the manufacturer both feel youneed to be aware of this weapon in case one were to accidentally and unexpectedly end up in the wronghands.


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USE OF CRUISER SEATBELT TO BREAK HANDCUFF CHAIN

A Tallahassee, Florida patrol officer observed a prisoner moving about suspiciously in the back seat of thepatrol vehicle while handcuffed. After his delivery to the jail it appeared as though the seat belt had beentampered with. It was later learned that prisoners have been sharing information that a properly applied seat

belt can break handcuff chains. The damage shown here was gained with only moderate effort and thehighest risk is when prisoners are handcuffed in the front.

MAGIC MARKER POT PIPE

An officer at the BrunswickMaine Police DepartmentTook this marker/pot pipe off a kid during a probationcheck last October.Please keep in mindhow resourceful peoplecan be in hiding weaponsand contraband.In spite of being convertedto a pot pipe this marker actually worked!


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CAT HEAD KEY CHAIN

This key chain is currently beingsold on the Internet as a legitimateself defense tool.

When searching suspects please stayalert to keychains shaped like this anddont disregard it as a simple keyholder.

Flashlight Stun GunThis handy little flashlight is also a 130 db

alarmand an 80,000 volt stun baton.

The body is made of fiberglass reinforcedplastic.Uses one 9-volt alkaline battery.

8 inches long (a second model is 16 incheslong)

Sold thru the Internet at $50.00


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PENS THAT ARENT FOR WRITING

Pens can be another source of danger. Below are an array of pens shown first closed, then open to revealknives, ice picks and aerosol spray apparatus.

RAZOR SHARP PLAYING CARDS

The Pierce County Sheriffs Departmentin Washington State, recently found aunique weapon on a student at their Junior High School.

The card (shown here) is made of metaland is about the size of a playing card.All four corners and sides are razor sharp.When the officer lightly threw it at aboard it stuck in about a quarter of an inch.

A check of the internet found theserazor THROWING CARDS can bebought through martial arts supplycompanies in groups of 5 for about$30.


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MORE INTERNET GOODIES

COP KILLER GANG ALERT

PEPPER SPRAY RING


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HIDDEN HANDCUFF KEYS

Many subscribers to theCalibrepress.com site wrote inreference to this easily available

belt buckle.

In the closed position it isimpossible to see that the tongueis actually a handcuff key.It fits any standard 1 beltand has been sold on Ebay aswell as other websites.

Recently Illinois officers arrested a male subject for narcotics violations. A search of the arrestee disclosed aheavy gauge wire safety pin in the arrestee's pocket. The tip of the pin section was bent to a 90 degreeangle. Further investigation disclosed that this safety pin was devised for opening handcuffs. With only a

short time to practice, almost all handcuffs could be opened in seconds. These devices are apparently easilyavailable.


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VIN TAGS FOR SALE

Source: Colorado Division of Gaming. - (I-451):

The web site below is offering vehicle identification plates and stickers for any VIN anyone is looking for. The

web page quotes, After 15 years in the VIN plate market, we have mastered methods for reproducing the VINplate better than anyone in this industry. VIN serial numbers are no longer out of reach of the general publicand completely accessible through our website. The web site is http://www.vin-tags.com/products.php . Itdoesnt appear that there is any type of qualifier that these plates/stickers are for entertainment only.

CHOCOLATE MUSHROOMS

From the Portland, Oregon Police Bureau (via the Maryland State Police, Intelligence Unit):

Recently, officers from the Portland, Oregon Police Bureaus Drugs and Vice Division executed searchwarrants for drugs at a private residence. During the search of the residence, officers discovered evidence of chocolate candy, which had been laced with ground-up psilocybin mushrooms, being manufactured on thepremises.

The officers seized approximately ten pounds of ground psilocybin mushrooms, 4 pounds of chocolatecontaining flakes of psilocybin mushrooms, numerous types of plastic chocolate molds, a food processor, anda 25 pound box of Apeels brand chocolates. The police surmised that the mushrooms were ground in the foodprocessor. Next, regular chocolate was melted and mixed with the mushrooms and then poured into thedifferent molds. Once the chocolate was cooled, it was wrapped in tin foil and then distributed via differentpackage delivery services.


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PETROLEUM JELLY BASED METHAMPHETAMINES


Officers in Colorado have had problems reference a substance resembling Vaseline Petroleum Jelly whichfield-tested positive for the presence of meth on two separate occasions. The intended application for the jellyis unknown, for absorption through the skin or lips, placed under the tongue, smoked, ingested, injected? Ineach occasion the substance was packaged in a "zip-loc" bag.

Officers should be aware that the substance could also be packaged in a lip balm container. The substancecould create a risk to officers conducting searches through transdermal absorption.

METHAMPHETAMINES IN VITAMIN BOTTLES

Info courtesy of U.S. Customs:

Recent intelligence on Guam reveals that methamphetamine are being dissolved into bottles of "ENERVON C"vitamin syrup to avoid detection by Customs officials. The bottles were chosen as a concealment methodbecause the seals can be removed and replaced without appearing to be tampered with. "ENERVON C" Canbe found in the Philippines and other areas in Asia.

With the large number of military personnel returning to the states from this area of the world, it is a fair assumption that this method of concealing the drugs will also show up stateside.

NINJA THROWING SPIKES


These items are marketed as, Ninja ThrowingSpikes. They include an arm sheath made of heavy-duty black webbing and two elastic velcrobands to attach to the users arm. The spikesare 6 inches long and made of hardened steelfor maximum durability. The set (shown here)comes with 5 sharpened spikes and could easilybe concealed in the sleeve of a windbreaker or Sports Team jacket. Law Enforcement should bemindful of the potential for concealed weapons

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