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15/01/2003
UDA leader freed on bail
A leading loyalist has been freed on bail at the High Court in Belfast today.
Andre Shoukri, 25, from Sunningdale Gardens in north Belfast, was granted bail of £6,000 and released on the stipulation that he not associate with members of illegal organisations, and observes a curfew and stays clear of north Belfast.
Lord Justice Nicholson said that he had not been convinced that Mr Shoukri would pose a danger to others if he were released.
Andre Shoukri is reputedly the leader of the UDA in north Belfast and is a onetime ally of 'C' Company commander Johnny Adair. He has been in jail since September last year after he was stopped by police in the Rathcoole area. A revolver was found in the vehicle during a search.
Mr Shoukri claimed that the revolver was for his own protection.
The UDA chief is a member of the UDA ruling council which ejected Johnny Adair and his associate John White from the organisation.
(GMcG)
Andre Shoukri, 25, from Sunningdale Gardens in north Belfast, was granted bail of £6,000 and released on the stipulation that he not associate with members of illegal organisations, and observes a curfew and stays clear of north Belfast.
Lord Justice Nicholson said that he had not been convinced that Mr Shoukri would pose a danger to others if he were released.
Andre Shoukri is reputedly the leader of the UDA in north Belfast and is a onetime ally of 'C' Company commander Johnny Adair. He has been in jail since September last year after he was stopped by police in the Rathcoole area. A revolver was found in the vehicle during a search.
Mr Shoukri claimed that the revolver was for his own protection.
The UDA chief is a member of the UDA ruling council which ejected Johnny Adair and his associate John White from the organisation.
(GMcG)
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