"We are extremely pleased that the appeals court in Thailand has granted the extradition of Viktor Bout to the United States on charges of conspiring to sell weapons to a terrorist organization for use in killing Americans," said Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler.
Thai court orders extradition of Russian arms dealer to U.S. →
"He has been sanctioned by the United Nations for alleged arms trafficking activity and support of armed conflicts in Africa," Mr. Grindler said.
Thai court orders extradition of Russian arms dealer to U.S. →