George de Meo
George de Meo was a Corsican-American arms dealer, most famous for supplying weapons to the Irish Republican Army (IRA) through their operative George Harrison.
George de Meo | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian-American |
| Occupation | Arms dealer |
| Known for | Supplying weapons to the Irish Republican Army |
De Meo lived near Harrison in Brooklyn, having moved there with family in 1949, and owned a gun store in the city. De Meo supplied guns not only to the IRA, but also to Cuban rebels.
Sources
- The rebel with a cause…. Western People (Ireland). 23 February 2005.
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