Event Brief
Shop Owners Fear Violence from Paramilitaries
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
Summary: Business owners in Northern Ireland face threats for protection money, creating a climate of fear.
WHO: Business owners, paramilitaries, Police Service of Northern Ireland
WHAT: Fear of violence and extortion for protection money
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:21 AM ET
WHERE: Northern Ireland
WHY: Paramilitaries demand payments under duress
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