Page "Ulster Volunteer Force" Paragraph 58

In the twentieth IMC report, the group was said to be continuing to put its weapons " beyond reach ", ( in the group's own words ) to downsize, and reduce the criminality of the group.

The report added that individuals, some current and some former members, in the group have, without the orders from above, continued to " localised recruitment ", and although some continued to try and acquire weapons, including a senior member, most forms of crime had fallen, including shootings and assaults.

The group concluded a general acceptance of the need to decommission, though there was no conclusive proof of moves towards this end.