Smash EDO!, 29.09.2004 18:40

Persons or creatures unknown decided to show Brighton's friendly local arms manufacturers just what they think of them on monday evening . . .


Large quantities of manure where dumped in front of the premises of EDO MBM Technology Ltd in Brighton, who make bomb release mechanisms for various warplanes including F-16s and Tornados as well as parts for the Paveway series of bombs (all used in Iraq). This is not the first sign of local discontent with death-profiteering - in May, 10 activists were arrested after a blockade and rooftop occupation which shut the firm down for the day, costing them over £17,000 (1). A week-long protest camp including an overnight rooftop occupation in August/September cost EDO around £20,000 (2). The bottom line is - We won't tolerate arms dealing in our community or in anyone else's! Somebody also 'spilt' red paint over their windows (3).

SmashEdo is a group of concerned individuals who are campaigning to remove EDO MBM Technology Ltd from Brighton:  http://smashedo.bpec.org/

(1)  http://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/05/292127.html
(2)  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/08/297082.html
(3)  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/05/291932.html

- e-mail:  thewallmustfall@hotmail.com
Homepage:  http://smashedo.bpec.org/