Viktor Bout, a Russian businessman accused of beingthe world's most prolific arms dealer. (Credit: (CBS))
Thailand To Extradite Accused Russian Arms Dealer Bout To U.S. Wednesday (Update 1) -- RIA Novosti
Russian businessman Viktor Bout, suspected by Washington of arms trafficking, will be extradited from Thailand to the United States on Wednesday, Thai English-language daily the Nation said on Tuesday.
"The U.S. authorities will send a special jet to pick up Victor Bout, dubbed by U.S. authorities the Merchant of Death, from the Don Mueng Military Airport Wednesday morning," a well-informed source was quoted as saying.
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More News On Viktor Bout
Viktor Bout moved to high-security Thai prison -- AP
US to Get Custody of Russian Arms Dealer -- Voice of America
Thailand to extradite 'Merchant of Death' Wednesday -- Montreal Gazette/AFP
'Merchant of Death', Viktor Bout, will finally face justice -- The Telegraph
How the U.S. Got 'Merchant of Death' Extradited -- CBS News
My Comment: It looks like he is finally going to be extradited .... an event that I thought would never happen.
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