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April 21, 2006
Using Mark Steyn To Smuggle A Grenade?
Who knew he was so talented?
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- A Salvadoran woman is in some trouble after she allegedly tried to smuggle into the country's main prison a military grenade and marijuana hidden in her [Mark Steyn]*.The cylinder was about 10 inches long and 4 inches wide. Officials didn't say what prompted them to check Lidia Alvarado, 44, but authorities have raised the security level at jails across the country, fearing inmates may be planning something.
Alvarado was visiting two inmates serving 25 and 30 years when she was arrested. She now faces drug and weapons charges.
Police who inspected the M-67 grenade said it was in working condition.
No word on the condition of Mark Steyn.
(hat tip to Ace)
* I didn't want to upset THS by writing 'vagina'.
Posted by Mr. Bingley at April 21, 2006 12:28 PM
Comments
4 inches wide. Holy cow, what did she just give birth? Or is she in to fisting?
Posted by: John at April 21, 2006 12:37 PM
I love the comment at Ace's, "10 inches long and 4 inches wide, is that all?"
Posted by: Cullen at April 21, 2006 12:45 PM
Her Mark Steyn must be nicknamed "the Lincoln Tunnel"...
Ouch. Just ouch.
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at April 21, 2006 12:45 PM
Someone at Ace's noted that it might be a mistranslation.
But gawd I hope not.
Posted by: Ken Summers at April 21, 2006 12:47 PM
Well, I must say that I'm regarding the Salvadorian guy in my office with new-found respect.
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at April 21, 2006 12:51 PM
The M67 is only 2.5 inches in diameter. but if you add enough space for the spoon and pin, and wrap it up in a canister, I'd say 4 inches is in the realm of possibility.
Posted by: John at April 21, 2006 01:05 PM
"Officials didn't say what prompted them to check Lidia Alvarado"
I would think that her gait alone would have done it.
Posted by: John at April 21, 2006 01:07 PM
Yes, John, the fact she looked like she was straddling a horse might have been a clue.
Posted by: Cullen at April 21, 2006 01:22 PM
I would guess that in the future she will need to avoid trying to sit on stools.....
Posted by: Crusader at April 21, 2006 01:26 PM
Only the inverted ones...
Posted by: Ken Adams at April 21, 2006 05:49 PM
Oh, dear God. Now we have to start worrying about roadside IUDs?
Posted by: Daniel Collins at April 21, 2006 05:55 PM
Buwhahaha! Brilliant Dan!
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at April 21, 2006 06:05 PM
Oh, bust a GUT funny ~ Brilliant again!
Posted by: tree hugging sister at April 21, 2006 06:07 PM
Officials didn't say what prompted them to check Lidia Alvarado
Hmm, a bomb sniffing dog in spring...
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at April 21, 2006 06:15 PM
Wasn't Semtex sued for causing toxic shock syndrome a few years ago?
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at April 21, 2006 06:18 PM
Oh, dear God. Now we have to start worrying about roadside IUDs?
Yes, it's true. The troops are being trained to look for curbing with a string sticking out.
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at April 21, 2006 06:19 PM
Three more thoughts on this topic:
"New Semtex shaped charges are more comfortable, AND more effective."
"Miss, did you pack your [Mark Steyn] yourself?"
"I slipped in the shower!"
Posted by: Dan Collins at April 23, 2006 12:30 AM