U.S. Finds Possible Mobile Weapons Trailer in Iraq

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Published May 13, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

U.S. forces in Iraq say they've found another truck trailer apparently designed for use as a mobile weapons lab. Maj. Gen. David Petraeus says the trailer is nearly identical to another suspect trailer found last month, but this one does not appear ready for use. Hear NPR News.

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