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A Thai appeals court last week ordered Viktor Bout's extradition within three months to face four terrorism-related charges in the U.S. Neither American nor Thai officials have said when exactly he will be extradited or specified the bureaucratic steps required before it can take place

Thaksin to sue MP for linking him with Bout
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will lodge a defamation lawsuit against Democrat MP Sirichoke Sopha over his public statement linking Thaksin with reported arms smuggling into Sri Lanka, legal adviser Noppadol Pattama said yesterday.

Thailand's PM approves Viktor Bout extradition to US

Mr Bout, a former Russian air force officer, is thought to have knowledge of Russia's military and intelligence operations.

Analysts say Moscow is perhaps worried he might turn state witness on trial in the US, and reveal more than Russia would be comfortable with.

Viktor Bout flown out of Thailand

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout left Thailand aboard a US government jet at 1.27pm on Tuesday, police said.

About 50 police, including snipers, were at Don Mueang airport to ensure his extradition was incident free.

The 20-seat plane was also carrying two pilots and six officials from the US Drug Enforcement Administration, according to police.

DermotC wrote:

jackspratt wrote:Last thing you need is a privateer intruding on the business when you are the world's largest arms dealer!

"I'll decide which rebel groups get access to military weapons, based on what suits MY geopolitical fancy at the time"

What hypocrisy!

I never agree with JS so imagine my surprise when he comes out with this gem! Jees JS, I hate to think we agree on something........it just doesnt seem right!