11-10-2012 08:36 AM | Ireland

Armed gang demanded £320k ransom to release cattle dealer

An armed gang who kidnapped a cattle dealer and held him captive for five days tried to extort a €400,000 (£322,000) ransom from his father, a court has heard.

The alleged victim was lured to Northern Ireland on the pretext of a business deal before being abducted and held by the criminals.
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