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Posted by Fact Not Mischief on Wed Jul 09, 2003 01:02:23 AM

Two individuals from Melbourne are alledged to have attempted to hire a barge in order to smuggle war relics from an old World War Two airfield in New Britain.

The barge owner became suspicous when they identified themselves as being from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia.

Checks revealed the lie and complaints were lodged with the National Museum who has acted against the individuals concerned.

The individuals concerned have previously been connected with other smuggling attempts and their links with a major west coast restoration shop and its wealthy clients.

More news as the story breaks.

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