Paying the price for staying alive

An Irish trio linked with aiding left wing guerrillas in Colombia are playing a dramatic waiting game, writes John Breslin.

THREE months ago, two green off-roaders sped out the gates of one of the most notorious prisons in Colombia and disappeared into the dusty streets of Bogota’s poorest quarters.

The three Irishmen on board were ferried at speed to a secret location. Since then, the families and friends of the trio have had no communication with them, no visits, telephone calls, emails or letters.