Loyalist arms cache found in Armagh

Title

Loyalist arms cache found in Armagh

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

16 Nov 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:13

Description

Police in Northern Ireland have discovered a massive arms cache thought to be used by loyalist groups. The weapons haul was uncovered in Markethill, Armagh and, according to Northern Ireland Secretary Tom King, it may have been destined for use in the Republic. SDLP MP, Seamus Mallon claims he is not surprised by the find. Report by Colin Duncan.

Contributors

Tom King; Seamus Mallon; Colin Duncan

Keywords

Northern Ireland; Terrorism; Ireland; International relations; Weapons; Firearms; Armagh; Markethill

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