13/02/2003
Customs shut down Tyrone laundering plant
Customs have arrested two people and shut down a major fuel laundering plant following a multi-agency operation in Co Tyrone last night.
A man and woman were arrested after Customs moved in to dismantle the plant, which was located in a rural area three miles from Carrickmore.
Customs describe the plant, which consisted of a shed constructed over underground storage tanks, as a "sophisticated laundering operation" capable of laundering around 85,000 litres of fuel a month. The annual loss to the treasury as a result of this operation, is estimated at around half a million pounds.
During the operation Customs removed 8,400 litres of illicit fuel and extensive storage and filtration equipment used in the laundering process. Two buses, two private vehicles and a coach were also seized.
A Customs spokesperson said: “This was a highly sophisticated laundering operation. Its discovery is another significant hit on the illegal fuel trade and shows the benefit of close working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
“We have repeatedly warned motorists to think before buying cheap fuel. It puts honest fillings stations out of business, robs the taxpayer of money for public services and puts the motorist’s vehicle at risk of serious engine damage."
Anyone who has information on illegal activity can contact Customs via their confidential 24-hour on freephone 0800 59 5000.
(GMcG)
A man and woman were arrested after Customs moved in to dismantle the plant, which was located in a rural area three miles from Carrickmore.
Customs describe the plant, which consisted of a shed constructed over underground storage tanks, as a "sophisticated laundering operation" capable of laundering around 85,000 litres of fuel a month. The annual loss to the treasury as a result of this operation, is estimated at around half a million pounds.
During the operation Customs removed 8,400 litres of illicit fuel and extensive storage and filtration equipment used in the laundering process. Two buses, two private vehicles and a coach were also seized.
A Customs spokesperson said: “This was a highly sophisticated laundering operation. Its discovery is another significant hit on the illegal fuel trade and shows the benefit of close working with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
“We have repeatedly warned motorists to think before buying cheap fuel. It puts honest fillings stations out of business, robs the taxpayer of money for public services and puts the motorist’s vehicle at risk of serious engine damage."
Anyone who has information on illegal activity can contact Customs via their confidential 24-hour on freephone 0800 59 5000.
(GMcG)
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