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17/01/2003
SF councillor's personal details found on UDA disc
The personal details of a west Belfast Sinn Fein councillor have been found on a computer disc which was recovered from a house search in Carrickfergus last week.
Upper Falls Sinn Fein councillor Michael Browne was visited by police at his home on Thursday night and informed of the discovery.
It is believed that the discovery of the disc was made when police uncovered a bomb-making factory in the Castlemara estate – a number of weapons and ammunition were also found. Two women were subsequently remanded in custody in relation to the find.
Mr Browne said: "Given the propensity of loyalist organisations to end internecine feuds such as that in which the UDA is currently engaged by pulling together in an intensified campaign against nationalists it is essential that we are made aware of the full extent of the information contained on the disc.
"This discovery is a reminder of the threat the UDA continues to pose to members of the nationalist community. This organisation has been responsible for a sectarian campaign against catholics which in a two-year period has seen young catholics murdered, others seriously injured and catholic families driven from their homes in interface areas."
Mr Browne also said it was imperative that all the people named on the disc are advised of the need to step up their personal security as a matter of urgency.
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Upper Falls Sinn Fein councillor Michael Browne was visited by police at his home on Thursday night and informed of the discovery.
It is believed that the discovery of the disc was made when police uncovered a bomb-making factory in the Castlemara estate – a number of weapons and ammunition were also found. Two women were subsequently remanded in custody in relation to the find.
Mr Browne said: "Given the propensity of loyalist organisations to end internecine feuds such as that in which the UDA is currently engaged by pulling together in an intensified campaign against nationalists it is essential that we are made aware of the full extent of the information contained on the disc.
"This discovery is a reminder of the threat the UDA continues to pose to members of the nationalist community. This organisation has been responsible for a sectarian campaign against catholics which in a two-year period has seen young catholics murdered, others seriously injured and catholic families driven from their homes in interface areas."
Mr Browne also said it was imperative that all the people named on the disc are advised of the need to step up their personal security as a matter of urgency.
(MB)
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