TWO Indian men arrested in Barcelona for allegedly smuggling missiles have been extradited to the USA.

The pair were detained in 2014 along with two Pakistani men as part of a joint operation by Spanish police and US authorities.

DEADLY: Gang suspected of smuggling Russian Igla missiles
DEADLY: Gang suspected of smuggling Russian Igla missiles

The group are suspected of trying to sell Russian-built Igla missiles to paramilitary groups.

New York’s attorney office has charged them with drugs and arms trafficking and terrorist offences.

The gang face up to 30 years in prison.


 

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