Freddie Scappaticci
Freddie Scappaticci was a prominent figure within the IRA whose exposure as a British spy in 2003 deeply impacted the republican movement in Ireland, causing significant turmoil among its members.
Born on Feb 16, 1945 (81 years old)
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Ireland:
Freddie Scappaticci was a British agent in the IRA’s internal security unit during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
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Ireland:
Freddie Scappaticci was identified as agent Stakeknife, a senior IRA figure.
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Ireland:
Freddie Scappaticci was identified as Stakeknife, a British agent involved in serious crimes.
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United Kingdom:
Freddie Scappaticci, known as Stakeknife, died under MI5 protection in 2023.
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Spain:
Freddie Scappaticci was a controversial figure in the IRA, known for his role as a double agent.
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Ireland:
Freddie Scappaticci was widely identified as a senior IRA member and implicated in numerous murders.
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United Kingdom:
Freddie Scappaticci was a British agent and head of the IRA’s internal security unit known for his sadistic actions against informants.
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United Kingdom:
Freddie Scappaticci was secretly working for British security services while acting as an executioner.
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Ireland:
Freddie Scappaticci was widely understood to be the senior Belfast IRA member known as Stakeknife.
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Ireland:
Freddie Scappaticci is widely accepted to be Stakeknife, the British army’s top IRA agent during the Troubles.
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