Russia hopeful of US prisoner swap including 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout

Variously dubbed "the merchant of death" and "the sanctions buster" for his ability to get around arms embargoes, Bout was one of the world's most wanted men prior to his 2008 arrest.

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout (center) is escorted by Drug Enforcement Administration officers after arriving at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York, November 16, 2010.

(photo credit: REUTERS/US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/HANDOUT)

ByREUTERS

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 09:55

Updated: NOVEMBER 18, 2022 10:51

Russia hopeful of US prisoner swap including 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout

Variously dubbed "the merchant of death" and "the sanctions buster" for his ability to get around arms embargoes, Bout was one of the world's most wanted men prior to his 2008 arrest.

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Russia hopeful of US prisoner swap including 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout

Variously dubbed "the merchant of death" and "the sanctions buster" for his ability to get around arms embargoes, Bout was one of the world's most wanted men prior to his 2008 arrest.

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