Trends in International Terrorism, 1982 and 1983

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Trends in International Terrorism, 1982 and 1983

B. Cordes / B. Hoffman / B. M. Jenkins / K. Kellen / S. Moran

In 1982 and 1983, government authorities in several countries scored impressive successes against international terrorist groups. Governments have become more proficient at combatting terrorism, and physical security around likely terrorist targets also has increased greatly. It is harder now, but nonetheless possible, to smuggle weapons aboard airliners. Embassies have become like fortresses. Diplomats and top executives often travel in armored limousines with armed bodyguards Specialized tactics and skills have been developed for use in hostage situations and for combatting terrorism in general. Italy has been particularly successful in exploiting 'repentants'- apprehended terrorists, primarily members of the Red Brigades-who have taken advantage of a new law providing reduced sentences in exchange for information. German police captured the operational heads of the most notorious and dangerous group in West Germany, the Red Army Faction, in December 1983. Eleven members of the FALN, a Puerto Rican separatist group, were apprehended in Illinois three years ago, and one of the most wanted Puerto Rican separatist bombers was recently captured in Mexico.