Christopher Tappin freed on bail

A BRIT who was extradited to the US over arms-dealing charges has been freed on bail.

Christopher Tappin, who could face up to 35 years in jail, was released from Otero County detention centre in New Mexico.

Tappin, 65, told reporters he was “relieved” to have been released.

Tappin, who denies trying to sell batteries for surface-to-air missiles to Iran, faces trial in El Paso, Texas.