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Caught: Guns in the Boot

Caught with guns in his car, 'peace builder' Winston Irvine has not offered an explanation for his downfall. Mandy McAuley reports on the jailing of a loyalist representative.

Winston Irvine was described as a critical component of the peace-building efforts to get loyalist paramilitary groups to disband. Then he was jailed for having guns and ammunition in his car. Mandy McAuley reports on how his conviction has reignited a debate over whether loyalist groups are interested in transition.

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28 minutes

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Wed 18 Jun 202522:00
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

ReporterMandy McAuley
Assistant ProducerChris Thornton
EditorGwyneth Jones

Broadcasts

  • Tue 17 Jun 202522:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 18 Jun 202522:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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