8 Jan, 2016 @ 11:45
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Two Indian men extradited from Spain to US for smuggling missiles

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DEADLY: Gang suspected of smuggling Russian Igla missiles

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.


 

Joe Duggan (Reporter)

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