Deadline Live Exclusive: Norway Terrorist Purchased ‘CIA Caltrop’ Tire Spikes From Mexico

Anders Behring Breivik, the terrorist responsible for last week’s Oslo attacks purchased what’s known as ‘CIA Caltrop’ tire spikes from a Mexican security firm.

In his manifesto, Breivik provides the name and address of the firm, which is Prosperity Technologies, located in the Guadalajara suburb of Zapopan, Mexico.

The tire spikes, known as caltrops, were originally designed by the CIA to puncture vehicle tires. These spikes are very popular with private security companies and drug cartels in Mexico. The cartels use them against police and military when their vehicles are being chased.

The Mexican security firm Prosperity Technologies also sells bullet-proof vehicles. While this company does not have a website, it uses multiple e-commerce sites in several different languages, including German, Italian and Arabic to sell its products.

The U.S.-based Spanish-speaking Univision news network and many different Mexican newspapers have tried to contact the alleged owner of the company, Sergio Anaya, but the supposed company address leads to an apartment complex. The reporters asked some of the residents if they knew about this security firm, but no one did.

Breivik mentions in his manifesto that he purchased 60 of these spikes and had them delivered via FedEx or UPS because ‘it’s easier for the items to get through customs inspections.’

His manifesto also includes a copy of his résumé, mentioning that he has traveled to Mexico. However, the newspaper El Sol de Mexico contacted the Mexican immigration department and there is no record of Breivik ever entering that country.

Below is an excerpt from Breivik’s manifesto, mentioning the purchase of ‘CIA Caltrop’ tire spikes:

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