Radio Milinda was the first pirate radio station in the Ireland to be raided by Gardaí and prosecuted. On Sunday, December 17, 1972 almost 100 Gardaí raided the station at 5 North Gloucester Place, Dublin (better known as The Diamond). Seven people were arrested and taken to Store Street police station, where they were later fined £2. The equipment and all records and tapes were confiscated.
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