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17/06/2004
Seizures and arrests in cross-border fuel fraud swoop
One person has been arrested after customs officers led a series of early morning multi-agency raids to tackle fuel fraud in Northern Ireland and the Republic.
Supported by PSNI and agencies in the Republic, Customs investigators have so far searched six business premises and homes in the Newry, Belleek, Camlough, Jonesborough and Warrenpoint areas in connection with a major oils fraud.
Around 110,000 litres of fuel, seven vehicles, four fuel laundering plants and associated equipment have been seized.
In co-ordinated operations in the ROI, officers from the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) carried out three searches in the Co Louth area and arrested two individuals. A substantial amount of cash was also seized during the operation.
Chief Superintendent Eddie Graham, head of the PSNI's Rural Region Operational Command Unit, said: "To-day's operation by customs officers supported by police on both sides of the border reflects our commitment to tackle serious and organized crime.
"The police and their partners in a range of agencies are determined to disrupt the illegal activities of those criminals involved in fuel laundering, counterfeiting and other crimes.
"These people attempt to profit on the back of their neighbours and communities in order to fund their own lifestyles and channel away money which should be invested in public services."
Customs estimate that the evasion of road fuel duty and legitimate cross-border shopping in Northern Ireland cost £340 million in 2002.
(MB)
Supported by PSNI and agencies in the Republic, Customs investigators have so far searched six business premises and homes in the Newry, Belleek, Camlough, Jonesborough and Warrenpoint areas in connection with a major oils fraud.
Around 110,000 litres of fuel, seven vehicles, four fuel laundering plants and associated equipment have been seized.
In co-ordinated operations in the ROI, officers from the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) carried out three searches in the Co Louth area and arrested two individuals. A substantial amount of cash was also seized during the operation.
Chief Superintendent Eddie Graham, head of the PSNI's Rural Region Operational Command Unit, said: "To-day's operation by customs officers supported by police on both sides of the border reflects our commitment to tackle serious and organized crime.
"The police and their partners in a range of agencies are determined to disrupt the illegal activities of those criminals involved in fuel laundering, counterfeiting and other crimes.
"These people attempt to profit on the back of their neighbours and communities in order to fund their own lifestyles and channel away money which should be invested in public services."
Customs estimate that the evasion of road fuel duty and legitimate cross-border shopping in Northern Ireland cost £340 million in 2002.
(MB)
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