US Plane Disarmed at Shannon
Adam | 29.01.2003 11:30
Shannon has been the focus of much protest recently as it is being used a staging post by US military planes en route to the Middle East. This opposition has taken many forms, including a number of marches (the latest was attended by over 2000 people) and the establishment of a permanent Peace Camp at the airport. The Peace Camp said today that while Mary’s action was not planned by the Camp as a group, they “fully understood why she felt she had to do it” and “offer her our full support”.
A previous attempt to directly disarm a US Navy Hercules Aircraft was made in September last year when peace activist Eoin Dubsky entered Shannon and sprayed the windscreen of the plane. His case is came before the courts in December[1] and a verdict is expected in February.
Mary is currently being held at Shannon Garda Station and is expected to appear in court some time later today.
Further Information
http://www.indymedia.ie (front page, main story)
http://www.shannonpeacecamp.org
http://refuelingpeace.org
[1]Notes on Eoin Dubsky’s trial are available at http://conway.webspace.fish.co.uk/legal/DubskysTrial.html
Adam
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Update - Mary sent to prison
29.01.2003 20:24
There will be a vigil outside the prison in Limerick at 9pm tomorrow (Thursday) evening. For details ring (+353) 86 160 3084.
The police witness in court today said that Aer Rainta’s initial estimate of the damage caused to the plane was that it was at least half a million dollars worth!
Adam
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30.01.2003 10:10
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