A Thai appeals court has ruled to extradite suspected Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to the United States.
Friday’s decision overturns a lower court’s rejection of the extradition request.
The court said the extradition must take place within three months.
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Bout, a 43—year—old former Soviet air force officer, is reputed to be one of the world’s most prolific arms dealers.
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