Supply Convoy Hijacked

From Hollister:
Monday morning, a convoy of trucks was traveling through a mountain pass in Pakistan to deliver military vehicles and other supplies to US led forces in Afghanistan. As the convoy was going through this mountain pass, dozens of masked gunmen blocked the way and hijacked the convoy.

The militants caused the security forces to retreat. The militants then took the trucks and the drivers.

Attacks on supply-bringing ferries in the mountain passes are not uncommon, however, this one in particular was more serious. As many as 60 masked men were involved. Reuters interviewed the official, Bakhtiar Mohmand, who said "About 60 masked gunmen popped up on the road and took away the trucks with their drivers. Not a single shot was fired anywhere."

Although the government vows to catch these militants, civilians have little hope in their efforts.

"The government is a silent spectator. They attack our trucks, loot them and kill our drivers in broad daylight, even near security checkposts, but they can't do anything," stated Eshtiar Mohmand, the owner of a trucking company.