Gardaí investigating 'deeply shocking' claims ex-Defence Forces training troops in Libya

The Defence Forces confirmed have now called in gardaí to examine claims that the former serving personnel engaged in weapons training in Irish army fatigues contrary to an ongoing UN arms and arms-related embargo in Libya. File picture

The Government and gardaí are investigating “deeply shocking” claims former Irish Defence Forces personnel have been training troops loyal to a Libyan army commander.

The Defence Forces confirmed have now called in gardaí to examine claims that the former serving personnel engaged in weapons training in Irish army fatigues contrary to an ongoing UN arms and arms-related embargo in Libya.