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Swiss seize illegal Chinese teargas disguised as lighters, lipstick

Illegal fake lipsticks and lighters containing tear gas are displayed during a press conference held by Swiss customs in Geneva.

Nearly 500 canisters of illegal tear gas made in China and hidden inside innocent-looking lighters and lipsticks have been seized by Swiss customs, authorities said Wednesday. Michel Bachar, spokesman for the customs service, said officers at Geneva airport uncovered the canisters after they grew suspicious of a package from China…

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Hackers claim to take down U.S. tear gas maker site

The "Anonymous" hacking group. Image via AFP.

The “Anonymous” hacking group on Tuesday claimed to have shut down the website of security firm Combined Systems, which it accused of providing the tear gas used in crackdowns on protests. The statement circulated in forums used by the shadowy “hacktivist” group could not immediately be confirmed. The Combined Systems website…

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