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Dangers of the Gun Running Game
A detailed reminiscence describes gun running on the Persian Gulf with a Bombay expedition aiding the British navy. It recounts a gun runner’s logistics from concealment on ships to port landings, disguises, and the brutal risks faced by crews, recruiters, and police, including the secrecy of trucks, tugs, and the hiding of rifles and ammunition in salt and corn cargo.
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Persian Gulf
Bombay
New York
India
Afghanistan
Brooklyn
Sandy Hook
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