Police seize World War 2 tank from Russian man

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Police have seized a WWII-era tank after a man ran himself an two children over
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Police in Russia have seized a World War 2-era T-60 tank from a man who hoarded guns and kept a fully grown crocodile as a pet. Authorities moved to confiscate the tank after Pavel Baranenko accidentally ran himself and two children over with it, while giving joyrides on a local beach for 300 rubles (£3.20).

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