Briton is charged with missile sale attempt

A SUSPECTED British arms dealer who authorities believe was selling a shoulder-fired missile to a Muslim terrorist bent on shooting down an airliner was arraigned on federal charges yesterday.

Hemant Lakhani, 68, of London, was ordered held without bail by US Magistrate Judge Susan D Wigenton pending a custody hearing on Monday.

He is charged with attempting to provide material support and material resources to terrorists and acting as an arms broker without a licence.