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Podcast: The BelTel
Episode: London UDA ātransitionsā into an āold comrades associationā
Description: There are reports that the London UDA has transitioned into an āold comrades associationā. The faction fundraised for loyalist activities in Northern Ireland during the troubles, and at times took part in smuggling weapons for the UDA. Two of the London UDAās leading members, far-right activists Frank Portinari and Eddie Whicker, were arrested in Birmingham sting operation in May 1993.Ā CiarĆ”n Dunbar is joined by Dr. Aaron Edwards - an academic, author, and security analyst who broke this story.Ā Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.