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FBI investigates smuggling of Aeroflot employees

Carrier crew allegedly stole electronic devices

Certainly it's not a "cold war", but Russia and United States are protagonists of a very particular investigation concerning air transport. As reported by American media in recent hours, FBI is investigating the behavior of current and former employees of Russian carrier Aeroflot Airlines. The accusation is really heavy: these employees allegedly favored smuggling into Russian territory as regards...

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Washington, USA, 10/20/2020 13:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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