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17/09/2012
Search Resumes For 'Disappeared' Victim
The search has resumed for the remains of one of the so call 'Disappeared' victims, Columba McVeigh, in Bragan, County Monaghon.
Mr McVeigh was 19 when he was taken from his Dunaghmore home, and murdered by the IRA in 1975.
The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICVLR) released a statement which said: "We are keen to stress that this is a continuation of the previous operation and not a new piece of work.
"It is based on a refinement of information received to date and also on a series of surveys undertaken by ICLVR staff in recent months in the forested area."
"It is anticipated that this programme will last for approximately ten to twelve weeks subject to weather conditions."
(CD)
Mr McVeigh was 19 when he was taken from his Dunaghmore home, and murdered by the IRA in 1975.
The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICVLR) released a statement which said: "We are keen to stress that this is a continuation of the previous operation and not a new piece of work.
"It is based on a refinement of information received to date and also on a series of surveys undertaken by ICLVR staff in recent months in the forested area."
"It is anticipated that this programme will last for approximately ten to twelve weeks subject to weather conditions."
(CD)
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