Getting away with war crimes

WHEN eight British soldiers were arrested by the gardaí in the middle of the night in May 1976, it was one of the most embarrassing diplomatic incidents of the Troubles.

Getting away with war crimes
Fri, 21 Feb, 2020 - 21:00
Phil Miller

WHEN eight British soldiers were arrested by the gardaí in the middle of the night in May 1976, it was one of the most embarrassing diplomatic incidents of the Troubles.

Captured inside the Republic of Ireland and taken to Dundalk Garda Station, the men were accused of illegally carrying firearms, including a sawn-off shotgun.

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