Israeli 'hitman' case: Court sets Sept 30 for arms trafficking trial to begin


(File picture) Shalom Avitan, alleged Israeli "hitman", being escorted into the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 12 where he was charged with firearms trafficking and ammunition possession. — Photo: CHAN TAK KONG/ The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here has fixed a nine-day trial in the case of 38-year-old Israeli, Avitan Shalom, who is accused of trafficking six firearms and possessing 200 bullets.

Sessions Court judge Norina Zainol Abidin fixed Sept 30, Oct 1 - 3, and Oct 7 - 11, for trial when the case was brought for mention here on Tuesday (May 21).

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