Three suspected IRA members held in Colombia

Three suspected members of the Provisional IRA have been arrested in Colombia according to the RUC.

Three suspected members of the Provisional IRA have been arrested in Colombia according to the RUC.

The three men were arrested in Bogota following a surveillance operation by Colombian security forces.

One of the men being held was carrying an Irish passport. The other two were travelling on British passports.

Forensic tests for traces of explosives are being carried out on their clothes.

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