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California CEO Allegedly Smuggled Rifle Scopes to Syria

Under Arrest

Rasheed Al Jijakli, arrested Tuesday after allegedly hand-carrying tactical equipment from Istanbul to Syria in violation of sanctions on Syria, faces up to 50 years in prison.

Emma Kerr

Published Aug. 1 2017 7:55PM EDT

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Emma Kerr

Emma Kerr

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