Friday, July 18, 2008

8 Charged Over Skull-Trafficking Ring

LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) -- A police sting in Gabon brought down a ring of grave robbers suspected of selling human skulls to makers of traditional medicines and amulets, officials said Wednesday.

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The skulls were then ground down into a powder that healers use in various drinks and amulets believed to give the wearer strength or power...

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