Russian Mercenary Caught With Drone On U.S.-Mexico Border

“U.S. Border Patrol apprehended a former mercenary on Saturday after he unlawfully crossed the Rio Grande near Roma in Texas.

According to Border Report, Timur Praliev, who previously served with Russia’s notorious Wagner Group, crossed the Rio Grande on foot, carrying two passports, $4,000 and a drone.

Praliev appeared before a judge at the federal courthouse in McAllen, Texas, on Tuesday January 7, 2025.”

Read the Newsweek article here for more information.

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