Title

Theft of guns from UDR base

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Feb 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:40

Description

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Tom King’s reaction after a gang stole 200 guns from a Ulster Defence Regiment base. On his request for a full report, the recapture of the guns by the Royal Ulster Constabulary, and his comments on the number of incidents connected with the UDR in comparison with the RUC. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Tom King

Keywords

Internal politics; Law enforcement; Northern Ireland; Guns; Theft; RUC; UDR; Tom King

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