Briton Convicted in Alleged Coup Plot
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From Times Wire Reports
A former British special forces operative accused of leading a foiled coup in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea was convicted of trying to buy weapons from Zimbabwe’s state arms manufacturer.
Simon Mann admitted trying to order the weapons but said they were for guarding a mining operation in war-torn eastern Congo. The offense is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Sixty-six other suspected mercenaries were acquitted of the same charge. Two were released, but most have admitted immigration and aviation violations and remain in custody.
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