How I bought a missile in Baghdad.

Here’s a story about how I found and ‘bought’ a Weapon of Minor Destruction — a missile — in the heart of Baghdad.

• Going fast in Iraq: the £300 rocket grenade launchers that can bring down a helicopter Paul Martin, Baghdad… which Alameen bought the RPG underlines the problems American forces face in restoring order in Iraq. “This place is awash with weapons,” said a senior US intelligence source. “We should …Sunday November 9 2003  |  The Sunday Times
• How we bought a Saddam rocket launcher for £300 Paul Martin, Baghdad A former Iraqi general acting for the newspaper took only three days to purchase a Mukha RPG-18 rocket- propelled grenade launcher, complete with its rocket. He collected the RPG …Sunday November 9 2003  |  The Sunday Times