Uganda: Retired Officer Extradited to US, Accused of Trafficking Weapons to Mexican Cartels
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Katungi Michael Mbeirue is accused of participating in a plan to equip a cartel with weapons worth 53.7 million euros
A retired Ugandan officer has been extradited to the US on charges of involvement in a weapons trafficking ring to Mexican cartels. The post Uganda: A retired officer has been extradited to the US, accused of trafficking weapons to Mexican cartels appeared first on in.gr.
Ugandan Retired Military Was Extradited to the U.S. for Plotting Arms Trafficking to Mexican Cartels
A former Ugandan military man was extradited to the United States for allegedly planning to arm Mexican cartels with advanced military equipment.The defendant, along with three others, was trying to sell weapons for $54 million to groups like the CJNG, according to U.S. prosecutors.
Colonel (retd) Katungi Michael Mbeirue surrendered to federal agents in Kampala, facing charges of selling missiles and drones worth…More...
The former officer, who served in military intelligence but also had a diplomatic career, was arrested on June 27 in Kololo, a wealthy district of the capital, and brought to justice two days later.
A retired Ugandan military officer has been extradited to the United States, charged by US authorities with involvement in a conspiracy to sell weapons to powerful Mexican drug cartels. Katungi Michael Mbeirue had served as a close aide to the head of Uganda's armed forces and son of the country's president. Charges over a $53.7 billion deal ... More www.ertnews.gr
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