A map showing the area of Gibraltar territorial waters (The SUN)
Yahoo News: Defence secretary Gavin Williamson suggests scaring Spanish ships away from Gibraltar with paintballs
Military chiefs have been left stunned after the defence secretary suggested the Royal Navy fire PAINTBALLS at Spanish ships that stray into Gibraltar’s waters, according to reports.
According to the Sun, Gavin Williamson made the claims during a meeting with senior Ministry of Defence officials during which he reportedly suggested sending a Type 45 destroyer to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, on the Moroccan coast.
Its claimed Mr Williamson has been dubbed ‘Private Pike’ after the hapless Dad’s Army character, and the 42-year-old is claimed to have made the shock proposals during his regular Monday afternoon meeting with top brass in December.
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WNU Editor: I think he is serious.
