IRA-Allied Politician Detained at Airport
Gerry Adams, leader of the IRA-allied Sinn Fein party in Northern Ireland, was detained at Reagan National Airport after attending a St. Patrick’s Day event at the White House, according to a congressman.
Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.), who had invited Adams to speak in Buffalo, N.Y., said Adams’ name appeared on a terrorism watch list, triggering a lengthy inspection. Because of the delay, Adams missed his speaking engagement, Higgins said.
Earlier Friday, Adams joined Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern and other Irish visitors at a White House St. Patrick’s Day ceremony.
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