25 republicans linked with Colombia rebels

Up to 25 Irish republican could have linked up with Marxist rebels in Colombia, it was claimed today.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2002 - 15:23

Up to 25 Irish republican could have linked up with Marxist rebels in Colombia, it was claimed today.

Authorities in Bogota investigating three Irishmen who were arrested last August believe between 15 and 25 Irishmen visited the zone controlled by FARC rebels.

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