(CNN) US-supplied weapons originally intended for moderate allies in Syria have ended up for sale on jihadist online forums in the country's northern al Qaeda heartland. The following Telegram messages were exchanged between CNN, posing as a purchaser under an alias, and a weapons seller. America Very good it's hard to get these weapons Can you send me a photo of make, branding and serial number? $775Final price Can you send me a photo of make, branding and serial number? $1500 Can you send me a photo of make, branding and serial number?

Source: CNN February 20, 2018 09:32 UTC