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01/10/2007
Arrests At Faslane Demonstration Close
Police have arrested 160 people today as protestors gathered to celebrate the end of a year-long demonstration at the Trident nuclear submarine base in Faslane.
Police moved in to clear the road as around 500 protestors gathered outside the gates of the Faslane Naval Base.
Some protestors chained themselves together and a few glued themselves to the roadway in an attempt to blockades the gates.
The SNP-led administration on Scotland are opposed to the renewal of the nuclear submarine fleet based at Faslane. The demonstration has attracted the support of SNP and Green Party MSPs.
The issue of nuclear deterrent weaponry is one 'reserved' by the Westminster government.
(SP)
Police moved in to clear the road as around 500 protestors gathered outside the gates of the Faslane Naval Base.
Some protestors chained themselves together and a few glued themselves to the roadway in an attempt to blockades the gates.
The SNP-led administration on Scotland are opposed to the renewal of the nuclear submarine fleet based at Faslane. The demonstration has attracted the support of SNP and Green Party MSPs.
The issue of nuclear deterrent weaponry is one 'reserved' by the Westminster government.
(SP)
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