Diplomatic baggage
Sir, — The world was stunned recently when an attempt was made to kidnap a Nigerian in England. He was captured, drugged, and placed in a packing case, to be returned to Nigeria as diplomatic baggage. Few people are aware of a similar instance during World War 11. Johann Jebsen, a German spy, came under British control while he was living in Lisbon. Under the code name “Artist,” Jebsen became a double agent, supplying England with much valuable information, particularly about German intelligence and the rocket programme. The Germans became suspicious of Jebsen. He was seized at his villa, drugged, stuffed into a trunk, and transported back to Germany as diplomatic baggage. Under severe interrogation, Jebsen held fast and did not betray what he knew, especially the Normandy landing plan. England was never able to show her appreciation to Jebsen. He was killed while trying to escape from a concentration camp. — Yours, etc., B. R. HANSEN. August 20, 1984.
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