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US alleges huge Hezbollah money laundering web
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Published: 16.12.11, 09:03
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1. Hezbollah Now Linked To Mexican Drug Cartels
Michael Redbourn ,   Arad Israel   (12.16.11)
U.S. authorities stated on Tuesday Dec 13, 2011 that a Lebanese national, Ayman Joumaa,is the ringleader of a huge international drug smuggling ring that has links to the militant group Hezbollah. At the indictment in federal court in Alexandria Va. it was alleged that he led a conspiracy that, among other activities, sold nearly 100 tons of Colombian cocaine to the Zetas drug cartel in Mexico between 2005 and 2007 that was later smuggled into the United States. http://tinyurl.com/caj3rnz
2. HItzpollah the political criminals
Maximilian Teusch ,   FL   (12.16.11)
It is well known among the Suisse banks that Hitzbollah are invloved in organised crimes: Monny laundering, white slaving, drugs and weapons and last but not least: the prostitution business all over Europa. Most of the drugs from Afghanistan and from Southamerika are basically from Hitzbollah and/or Talibans. Hamas are running drug business in the USA, Canad and Europa. The UN and WHO know about it, but they are afraid of the islamists.
3. This all started to come down in September.
Ypip ,   Canada   (12.16.11)
The bank denied the charges and the Central Bank governor said LCB was well managed and complied with international laws on money laundering. A month later however he announced LCB would be merged with SGBL in a move which analysts said aimed to protect the reputation of Lebanon’s banking sector... heh heh heh...
4. #1 Michael Redbourn
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (12.16.11)
Is cocaine halal?
5. Drug proceeds, eh?
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.16.11)
Aren't drug smuggling and money laundering capital offenses in both Iran and Lebanon? So much for the false "piety" of the Shi'ite trash in Iran and Lebanon. What incredible hypocrites!
6. Why is this article not saying it as it is...
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (12.16.11)
Yes we know that Nasrallah and his supporters have accumulated up to $1.5bn collectively from Ahmadinejads hand outs, from drug dealing, people smuggling, weapons smuggling, supplying mercernaries and dont forget straight forward blackmail.. They are out Mafiang the Mafia - big time! They are one of the worlds most accomplished criminal and terror groups that leech and feed on the blood and hospitality of ordinary Lebanese and then have the audacity to claim they are Lebanons saviours! If I had to rate the worlds most EVIL criminal it would have to be Nasrallah - The Sewer Rat
7. I feel the winds of RICO law ablowin'! Yay!
(12.16.11)
8. TAKE THE MONEY!!!!!
Bad assed Jew. ,   US   (12.16.11)
Best way to end terrorism.
9. Such 'good fellas"
Bad assed Jew. ,   US   (12.16.11)
islamic styles thugs, pimps, murderers, and don't forget drugs and weapons to try and destroy Israel and the USA. All this, sanctioned by their 'religion' Who could write this beyond comprehension script? Beyond demonic.
10. TO DISCREDIT HIZBOLLAH...............#5
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (12.16.11)
Every conceivable story comes up from time to time.Whilst you pretend to know more about piety,don't be so certain about the article as well.The pat allegations also went unheeded by both the countries in the West.So,writing up and drawing conclusions is your personal prerogative,not neccessarily the truth.
11. #4 - for the Infadel, "Yes" ;-)
Michael Redbourn ,   Arad Israel   (12.16.11)
The only thing that I admire about Islam, and I mean it, seriously, is that it honest about it's aims. In layman's term's http://tinyurl.com/bvftgtt But most of the West is still in slumber and says, "Oh, it just says that, but it doesn't mean it". But it does!
12. #8 - I don't understand your post :-(
Michael Redbourn ,   Arad Israel   (12.16.11)
13. SUCH A DANGEROUS WORLD AND WE'RE STUCK WITH OBAMA
Zimbi ,   NJUSA   (12.16.11)
14. Nasrallah & Hezbollah are religious frauds
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.16.11)
The should be dealt with in accordance with Sharia Law--Off with their heads!! This verse, apart from informing us of how grave a sin it is to consume intoxicants, is also imparting a principle: Everything in which the evil and harm outweighs the gain is not allowed. Therefore, if we consider drugs, they deflect the sensory perceptions as well as producing hallucinations and illusions. They cause body lassitude, neurosis, decline in health, moral insensitivity etc. etc. the list is endless. Furthermore, there are no benefits whatsoever of taking drugs for recreational purposes. The perception (from Shaitan) that Class B drugs such as cannabis (dope, draw) is all right is utterly wrong. This verse clearly shows that although it seems like they may contain a few benefits, overall its evil is far greater. It is narrated that in Sahih Muslim: Every intoxicant is khamr (wine) and all Khamr is haraam
15. American / Jewish PROPAGANDA...
Mark Van Hoff ,   Belgium   (12.16.11)
The dogs bark while the Hezbollah caravan keeps moving forward
16. #14 BEN JABO, ISRAEL
Mark Van Hoff ,   Belgium   (12.16.11)
Nasrallah and Hezbollah are NOT religious frauds, however BEN JABO, your whole existence and that of your Jewish state is based on fraud...
17. to the Belgian Fraud
Michael ,   New York   (12.16.11)
Mark Van Hoff..... what gives you the right to determine who is and who is not a fraud? You live in a failed state that hasn't had a government in almost 2 years, and you sit there in the comfort of your wester European home and determine who is and who is not a fraud? On what authority, Mr. Van Hoff????? WTF are you even talking about or out of which orifice? OR, are you one of those Muslim infiltrators destined to take over the secular nature of your country and those around it? I think, Mr. Van Hoff that it is YOU who are the fraud!! Go smoke your Huka.
18. Ah, Mr. Van Hoff, and I use the term "Mr."
Kayla ,   Florida   (12.16.11)
with sarcasm, I cannot wait until you truly learn the meaning of "fraud" and who it represents. I pity you and all who support your beliefs.
19. #16 Mark Van Huff- Congratulations
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.16.11)
You haven't managed to prove a single word of what you just said Israel & Judea have been around for 3800 years, they are mentioned in Bibles hundreds of times Palestinian's never existed, no Capital City, None of their own leaders, not even a few measly coins And now we have you, just like the Palestinians' they have no substance, you have no brains I'll tell you what, prove their existence; it should be real easy even for your simpleton self Just point out SPECIFICALLY, where Palestine, Jerusalem or Al Aqsa are mentioned in the Quran The fish store has clams that are more intelligent than you are I DARE YOU!!
20. To: No. 10
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.17.11)
Do you actually believe the drivel that you compose? The United States designated Hezbollah a terrorist organization in 1997. And what transpired in the Southern District of New York far exceeds mere "allegations." Criminal complaints have been filed, and assets belonging to Lebanese companies, and certain individuals, have been frozen. Whatever you may or may not think, you need a certain standard of evidence to bring a federal lawsuit -- a fairly high one, actually. It would appear that the United States has met the requisite standard.
21. I AM NOT VOUCHING FOR ............#20
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (12.18.11)
Lebanese companies.That trial took place but not a single piece of eveidence pointed a finger at Hizbullah.You seem to be assuming too much and you know that you are misleading the readers.
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