The tale of a local hero and his machete

The weapon of choice might be vintage, but it’s as effective in modern times as ever, at least for one Tacoma store owner.

Seventy-year-old Nafi Quatamin owns the Salena One Market in Tacoma. Like many small stores in the area, his market has been targeted for robbery.

So about a year ago, he decided to purchase a machete to fend off would-be burglars. This turned out to be a wise decision, as on February 5, Quatamin was minding the shop when a man pulled a knife on him and attempted to rob the cash register. However, Quatamin stood his ground and wielded a machete in defense of his livelihood.

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