Israeli in Uruguay jail breakout

An Israeli wanted by the United States for questioning about allegations of drug-trafficking has escaped from a top security prison in Uruguay.

Guards were reportedly tricked by men claiming to be intelligence officers, who said they had to move Yeroham Alal and another inmate to a different jail.

Earlier this year, he was caught trying to escape while dressed as a woman.

The US is seeking his extradition - it accuses him of being one of the biggest ecstasy dealers in California.

Mr Alal was detained in August 2004 in the Uruguayan beach resort of Punta del Este, after Interpol confirmed there was a warrant for his arrest.

He was being held in a high-security jail in the capital, Montevideo, while the extradition request was processed.