Armenia - Cyprus - Syria - Turkey

Feb. 25 Turkish Police in Cyprus prepare to combat trouble. Training with sub machine guns: In order to combat terrorism and rioting, a mobile Striking Force of Turkish policemen have been recruited and are under going training near Nicosia. Apart from the unsual batons and shields used in riots, they are being taught to handle Sterling sub-machine guns capable of firing 60 rounds a minute on the rifle ranges near their camp, and are being instructed by British Police officers. Photo shows firing from the hip a recruit raises the dust as the bullets strike seen during training of the Turkish Police Mobile Force on the ranges near Nicosia

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