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Ciaron O'Reilly, Irish Anti-War Activist, Detained by Counter Terrorist Copsin England!

category international | rights, freedoms and repression | news report author Thursday November 08, 2007 21:55author by London Catholic Workerauthor address London, England

Longtime Catholic Worker and Irish/Australian Anti-War activist Ciaron O'Reilly was detained by officers from the counter terrorist squad at Luton Airport, England, today. O'Reilly was taken to a secure office at the airport. - warned, questioned and searched. He was later released.

The three officers were acting under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Officers claimed to be acting on intelligence from Irish Garda. O'Reilly has never been convicted of an offence in Ireland. Full report to follow.....

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