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Serbia: Portland-bound combat missiles found on plane The Associated Press Published: March 13, 2016, 12:20 pm Updated: March 13, 2016, 2:03 pm A picture of AGM-114 Hellfire from the Lockheed Martin site (File) BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - Serbia's authorities are investigating reports that a cargo package bound for the U.S. containing two missiles with explosive warheads was found on a passenger flight from Lebanon to Serbia. "The AGM-114 II Hellfire is an air-to-ground missile developed primarily for the anti-armour role." - ArmyTechnology.com <http://www.army-technology.com/projects/hellfire-ii-missile/> N1 television said the package with two guided armor-piercing missiles was discovered Saturday by a sniffer dog after an Air Serbia flight from Beirut landed at Belgrade airport. Serbian media say documents listed the final destination for the AGM-114 Hellfire missiles as Portland, Oregon. The American-made projectiles can be fired from air, sea or ground platforms. N1 reported Sunday that Air Serbia is helping in the investigation. The Serbian flag carrier says "security and safety are the main priorities for Air Serbia." In a statement to KOIN 6 News, Jennifer Adams with the Portland office of the FBI said, "The FBI is aware of the report and is looking into it. No further information is available at this time." KOIN 6 News contributed to this report.
