More charges for Dino Bouterse

United States law enforcement officials have charged Dino Bouterse, the son of Suriname’s head of state, Desi Bouterse of “attempting to support a terrorist organisation” based in Lebanon. Manhattan District Attorney Preet Bharara said that Dino Bouterse, who is already facing cocaine and weapons trafficking charges, was planning to support the Hezbollah, the Shi’a Islamic militant group and political party based in Lebanon, in launching attacks on the United States.  We add an additional charge of attempting to support Hezbollah to Dino Bouterse’s alleged crimes connected to a cocaine-smuggling conspiracy. We will be relentless in our efforts to pursue and prosecute those who seek to support terrorist organizations.” If found guilty of the terrorism charge, the President’s son could face 15 years in prison, in addition to the  mandatory minimum term of 40 years in jail if he is convicted on the weapons and illegal drugs charges. Political observers here said Dino Bouterse’s additional international troubles were likely to further aggravate the issues facing President Bouterse who on Thursday narrowly survived a motion against his government.

Courtesy: www.cananewsonline.com