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Ozarks coroner uses surplus military guns in Arkansas
An Arkansas coroner in Sharp County obtained an assault rifle a handgun and a Humvee through the Defense Department 1033 program two years ago for law enforcement use though the victims under his care are deceased. AP confirms a wide range of agencies receive military surplus, not only police. The Pentagon program faces scrutiny after Ferguson.
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