Suspect surrenders in East Timor probe

The man who allegedly shot and critically wounded East Timor’s president last month was in custody today after surrendering to police.

Suspect surrenders in East Timor probe
Sun, 02 Mar, 2008 - 10:40

The man who allegedly shot and critically wounded East Timor’s president last month was in custody today after surrendering to police.

Amaro da Costa turned himself in without a fight late yesterday, handing over two automatic weapons and some ammunition.

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