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06/09/2004
'Bugging device' found at home of Sinn Féin worker
A "sophisticated bugging device" has been found at the home of a Sinn Féin worker in west Belfast, it has been claimed today.
The device, which was found by workmen in the home of a woman who works at party president Gerry Adams' constituency office, allegedly contained of a number of battery packs, along with a microphone and transmitter.
In a party statement Sinn Fein claimed the device was the work "of a British State agency and is part of a spying and intelligence gathering operation".
The Northern Ireland Office has refused to comment on the claims. However, Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said he would be raising the matter with the government.
(MB/GMCG)
The device, which was found by workmen in the home of a woman who works at party president Gerry Adams' constituency office, allegedly contained of a number of battery packs, along with a microphone and transmitter.
In a party statement Sinn Fein claimed the device was the work "of a British State agency and is part of a spying and intelligence gathering operation".
The Northern Ireland Office has refused to comment on the claims. However, Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams said he would be raising the matter with the government.
(MB/GMCG)
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