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  Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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Last EditedJuan Croniqueur  Mar 27, 2024 01:35pm
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News DateWednesday, March 27, 2024 11:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionThe son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president has been sentenced to over six years in prison by a US court for leading an international heroin trafficking ring.

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, 52, planned to use the proceeds to fund his ambitions to become Guinea-Bissau's president through a coup, authorities say.

He is the son of Malam Bacai Sanha, who led the West African country from 2009 until his death in 2012.
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