Irish Republican Army Part 01 · p.351

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In referenced communication, Minneapolis
was requested to conduct indices checks and to contact
logical sourceS regarding ALEXANDER MURPHY and his
connection with NORAID and possibly activities for
the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA).
Minneapolis indices are neaative concerning
MURPHY and contact with
met with negative results concerning their knowledge
of this'individual.
For the information of receiving offices,
Minneapolis has a NORAID chapter in St. Paul consisting
of approximately sixty members.
lhas been recently identified by
A preliminary inquiry
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has been initiated to further identify this individual
and determine his possible involvement in extremist
activities on behalf of the PIRA.
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in the Twin Cities was identified
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by tne above
Minneapolis asset
No further
descriptive data is available concerning
but this asset stated this individual is
now residing in. Ireland.
recently learned
is in'contact with PiRA sympathizers in
Ireland and is active in the cause at that location.
lleft the United States approximately
three months ago for an indefinite period of time in
order to reside in Ireland.
There have been a number of allegations made
over the last couple of years that the NORAID chapter
in the Twin Cities is possibly involved in arms.
smuggling on behalf of the PIRA.1
Minneapolis assets
are being' targeted to determine if these allegations
are valid and to identify the leadership of this
organization. Individuals known to have been
affiliated with NoRAID in the Twin Cities and who are
presently in Northern Ireland, have come to the
attention of British authorities for their close
contacts with known PiRA sympathizers.
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