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Who arrested Sands while he was trying to escape from the Balmoral Furniture Company bombing?

  • British Army

  • Local police

  • Royal Ulster Constabulary

  • CIA

Answer

The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), the police force of Northern Ireland at the time, apprehended Sands during his attempt to flee from the Balmoral Furniture Company bombing. The RUC played a crucial role in maintaining law and order during the turbulent period of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and was responsible for investigating and responding to security incidents like bombings and other acts of violence.
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