Wanted arms dealer held in Thailand

A Russian arms dealer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" was arrested in Bangkok today.

A Russian arms dealer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" was arrested in Bangkok today.

Viktor Bout was grabbed in a luxury hotel and detained on a warrant issued by the US who accuse him of supplying weapons to Columbian drug dealers.

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