Profiles
Monzer al-Kassar
| Charge Date: | Tue May. 29, 2007 |
| Investigation Type(s): | Informant, Sting |
| Charges: | Conspiracy to kill Americans, Conspiracy to murder, Material support for terrorists, Murder/attempted murder of US officials, Obtaining missiles to destroy airplanes, RICO/racketeering |
| Outcome: | Found guilty |
| Convictions: | Conspiracy to kill Americans, Conspiracy to murder, Material support for terrorists, Murder/attempted murder of US officials, Obtaining missiles to destroy airplanes, RICO/racketeering |
| State: | New York |
| Alleged Affiliation: | Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) |
| Description: | Al-Kassar was one of the world's most prolific arms dealers. He was caught in a sting by two DEA agents posing as FARC rebels seeking surface-to-air missiles and other weapons to kill Americans. He attempted to supply thousands of weapons for a profit of more than $1 million. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison. |
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