Security alert in Gibraltar

Title

Security alert in Gibraltar

Genre

Interview

TX Date

7 Mar 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:16

Description

Interview with Gibraltar newspaper journalist, Eddie Campello, about heightened security measures at British military bases following a foiled IRA bombing attempt. Three suspected terrorists were shot dead by police and soldiers after planting a device in the colony’s main street. They had planned to blow up a Changing of the Guard ceremony by members of the Royal Anglian Regiment. Male interviewer not identified. Broadcast on the LBC AM programme.

Contributors

Eddie Campello

Keywords

Armed forces; Terrorism; UK; Great Britain; IRA; Military affairs; State security; Gibraltar; Army; Royal Anglian Regiment

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