Kidnapping of Tiede Herrema

Tiede Herrema
Born(1921-04-21)April 21, 1921
Zuilen, Netherlands
DiedApril 24, 2020(2020-04-24) (aged 99)
Arnhem, Netherlands
OccupationBusinessman
Known forBeing kidnapped by the Provisional IRA
SpouseElizabeth Herrema

In October 1975, Dutch businessman Tiede Herrema (21 April 1921 – 24 April 2020) was kidnapped by the Provisional IRA in Castletroy, near Limerick. This triggered a large police investigation and a two-week siege, after which Herrema was released unharmed.

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