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David Meikle

Glasgow man extradited from Brazil faces serious organised crime charges

A man has appeared in court charged with firearms and serious organised crime offences after being extradited from Brazil to Scotland.

James White, 44, had a European Arrest Warrant issued against him in 2019. He was located in Brazil in 2020 and Police Scotland then submitted an extradition request to the authorities.

White tried to halt the process by appealing the move to Brazil's supreme court but in November last year judges ruled the application was valid and could proceed.

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