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Oct 04

Viktor Bout arrives in Court in a Bulletproof Vest

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Monday 4th October, 2010 at 09:55:07| Words: 102 words | Category: News Photos

Alleged arms smuggler Viktor Bout from Russia is escorted by members of the special police unit as he arrives at a criminal court in Bangkok October 4, 2010. Thailand's criminal court held a hearing today on a second case lodged against Bout. (Reuters)


A unit of Thai commandos moves in to provide security at the compound of a criminal court after the arrival of Viktor Bout, an alleged Russian arms smuggler, in Bangkok, Monday, Oct. 4, 2010. Bout arrived at the Bangkok court Monday in a bulletproof vest for a crucial hearing that could finally determine if he will be extradited to the United States. (AP)



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