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From Thai Jail, Alleged Russian Arms Dealer Denies Illegal Gun Running
17 March 2008
Associated Press
BANGKOK, Thailand — A lawyer for a purported Russian arms dealer said Monday his client had not committed any crime "anywhere in the world," adding that he would beat U.S. allegations that he tried to supply arms to Colombian rebels.
Viktor Bout, who has been called "The Merchant of Death," was arrested two weeks ago at a luxury hotel in Bangkok after a U.S.-led sting operation. He was charged with conspiracy for allegedly trying to smuggle missiles and rocket... (GunPolicy.org)