OPCW Inspects U.S. Chemical Weapons Depot

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons last week conducted its 14th inspection of U.S. chemical weapons stored at the Anniston Army Depot in Alabama (see GSN, May 19).

The international body monitors adherence by states parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention.

The Anniston depot is in the process of destroying its stockpile of weapons (see GSN, Oct. 25).  All sarin-based munitions have been eliminated, leaving weapons and bulk containers filled with VX nerve agent and mustard blister agent.

“The inspection was very successful,” Lt Col. Phillip Trued, commander of Anniston Chemical Activity, said in a press release.  “In addition, the team appreciated our Southern hospitality and the professional manner in which ‘Team Anniston’ conducted itself during the inspection” (U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency release, Oct. 26).

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