IRA suspects 'could face terrorism act charges'

Three Irishmen suspected of training Marxist guerrillas in Colombia could be taken before British courts if they are deported from the South American country.

IRA suspects 'could face terrorism act charges'

Three Irishmen suspected of training Marxist guerrillas in Colombia could be taken before British courts if they are deported from the South American country.

Northern Ireland's Alliance Party is pushing for the men to be tried under the Terrorism Act 2000 which they say allows British and Irish citizens to be tried in the UK if suspected of terrorist activity overseas.

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