Posted on 03/11/2005 3:52:38 AM PST by bd476
"BRUSSELS, Belgium — Police said Friday they had removed all unarmed Iranian pro-monarchists (search) without resistance from a Lufthansa (search) plane ending a 15-hour protest action by the group against the Iranian government.
Police spokeswoman Els Cleemput said at least 90 officers were used to remove the 56 protesters from the aircraft which was moved away from the terminal at Brussels airport after negotiations failed to end the protest action at 0230 GMT.
"The plane is now empty," Cleemput said, adding no handcuffs had to be used and there were "no major incidents".
She said however some protesters had to be carried out, refusing to leave of their own free will.
Cleemput said all those detained were bussed to a detention center at the airport where their identities were to be checked. She said most were unlikely to be charged..."
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It took a while for this story to be covered. I suppose it was being reported more in Europe.
I'm glad it ended peacefully.
Pong
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