WorldNews Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/35254493c9b04d0a7a4c248206e1a41a.jpgBy Joseph Guyler Delva PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - A Haitian politician and former coup leader was arrested and extradited on Thursday to the United States, where he is wanted for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering, authorities said. Guy Philippe, who led a coup that drove Jean-Bertrand Aristide from the presidency in 2004, had been due to take up his seat in the Senate on Monday, which could have afforded him immunity from some criminal proceedings. Joris Mergelus, head of the anti-drug unit in the Caribbean nation, said Philippe was arrested by police acting on an international warrant for drug trafficking. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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