London Police Seek Extradition of Algerian
From Times Wire Reports
British authorities will seek the extradition of an Algerian man arrested in Bangkok who may be connected to the July 7 London bombings.
Atamnia Yacine, 33, was detained in the Thai capital and faces charges of possessing 180 fake French and Spanish passports and overstaying his visa.
The Nation newspaper reported that police suspect Yacine may have supplied fake travel papers used in the London attacks, which killed 52 people and four bombers. In London, police confirmed they were seeking Yacine’s extradition.
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