Gardaí probe death threats to Shell workers in dispute

A SINISTER turn to the controversy surrounding the Shell Corrib gasfield pipeline row is being investigated by gardaí, it emerged yesterday.

Death threats to employees have forced a number of sub-contractors working on the €300 million project to lay off workers in Co Mayo.

The Shell company also revealed that some of their employees have been subjected to threats and intimidation. In a statement, Shell said it had advised such employees to deal directly with the Gardaí.