Accuse the manufacturer of ammunition, grenades on defects sales FBI
A manufacturer of ammunition to Georgia was indicted on charges of failure because it sells “stun” grenades at the FBI, also, which he injured three officers, announced Monday the federal authorities.
Pyrotechniques Specialties Inc., Chief Executive Officer David J. Karlson and three employees of the conspiracy, money laundering and conspiracy to defraud the government, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Tribunal representatives were scheduled Monday.
The indictment, the company has a contract with the Department of Defense in the years 1996 and 2007 to manufacture shells distraction maneuver, also known as “Flash Bang” or “stun grenades. ” The grenade MK141 creates a flash of light and noise disorient an enemy.
The MK141 was adopted by the Navy for the use of the Navy, Army and Marine Forces, another model designed for use by civilians, the criminal prosecution authorities. The Navy MK141 for contracts were worth $ 15 million.
Four years ago, federal official, a design error was discovered in the navy design of the grenade and the Department of Defense a work stoppage for one years later, so that defects will be corrected.
The indictment alleges that Specialties relabeled pyrotechnic devices for resale on the market and said it meets the standards military. The FBI has received more than 41 lots defective grenades, from 2000 to 2005 at a price of more than $ 500000, he said.
Three FBI agents were seriously wounded in October 2004, when a faulty grenade prematurely ignited an agent in the West tactics in his pocket, the indictment said.
Federal officials said the company no longer produces grenades, and it is unlikely that any of the defective grenades were sent to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Representatives of the Pyrotechnics Specialties, Byron, Ga., does not give an immediate response to a call seeking comment Monday afternoon.
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