Trafficking of Uranium and Plutonium for Nuclear Weapons

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Leader of Japan-based crime syndicate pleads guilty to trafficking uranium and plutonium from Myanmar with belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons. Arrested in DEA sting in Manhattan. Faces mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.

Key Points

  • Leader of Japan-based crime syndicate pleaded guilty to trafficking uranium and plutonium from Myanmar
  • Believed Iran would use the materials for nuclear weapons
  • Arrested in DEA sting in Manhattan
  • Faces mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison