"The new and unique aspect of this operation is that we acted against those who benefit from this trade at the point oforiginof the trafficking, " he added later.
Turkish police displayed evidence this week of what they say is the growing black-market tradeof weapons of U.S. origin being smuggled across the border from neighboring Iraq.
Other claims in the suit included unfair competition and false designation oforigin under federal trademark law, as well as trademark infringement, unfair trade practices, and injury to business reputation under Texas law.