Russian villager makes surprise arms find

14/01/12 09:52 CET

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A Russian villager, looking for some cheap firewood, has ended up with more than he bargained for.

The 57-year-old from Sovkhozny in the Udmurtia region found dozens of rifles stashed inside wooden crates that he had bought from a truck driver.

The arsenal was apparently on its way to a recycling plant.

The villager said he just wanted some wood to heat his home.

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