Lebanese Wanted in U.S. and Brazil Arrested in Argentina

A Lebanese citizen wanted in the United States and Brazil for suspected links to terrorism and arms trade was detained at the Ezeiza aiport in the Argentinian capital, Argentine's national news agency Telam reported on Thursday.

The detainee, Khalil Mohammed el-Sayyed was arrested by Argentinian authorities late on Wednesday, added the agency.

He tried to enter Argentina with a false Paraguayan passport and documents. He is listed in an Interpol notice.

El-Sayyed is wanted in the United States which has an arrest warrant to question him in links to terrorism.

He is also wanted in Brazil for suspected drug smuggling and weapons sales.