Menu
10/08/2007
Co Armagh Fuel Laundering Plant Is Raided
A fuel laundering plant has been raided by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) near Keady in Co Armagh.
The illegal operation had the potential capacity to produce 105,000 litres of laundered fuel per week, with an estimated annual revenue loss of around £3.3m.
HMRC officers, assisted by PSNI, searched premises at Listrakelt Road in the Keady area on Wednesday afternoon and uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated acid fuel laundering plant.
HMRC officers seized 25,000 litres of laundered fuel, three vehicles, four large tanks, pumps, compressors, and filtration and storage equipment.
HMRC Head of Detection in Northern Ireland, Maggie Eyden said: “This HMRC and PSNI operation shows how joint working, as part of the Organised Crime Task Force, can stop substantial amounts of harmful diesel entering the legitimate fuel market and supports Revenue & Customs’ ongoing crackdown on the sale and use of illegal fuel across Northern Ireland.”
Ten tonnes of toxic contaminated sludge, the hazardous chemical residue of the laundering process, were cleared from the site.
(SB)
The illegal operation had the potential capacity to produce 105,000 litres of laundered fuel per week, with an estimated annual revenue loss of around £3.3m.
HMRC officers, assisted by PSNI, searched premises at Listrakelt Road in the Keady area on Wednesday afternoon and uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated acid fuel laundering plant.
HMRC officers seized 25,000 litres of laundered fuel, three vehicles, four large tanks, pumps, compressors, and filtration and storage equipment.
HMRC Head of Detection in Northern Ireland, Maggie Eyden said: “This HMRC and PSNI operation shows how joint working, as part of the Organised Crime Task Force, can stop substantial amounts of harmful diesel entering the legitimate fuel market and supports Revenue & Customs’ ongoing crackdown on the sale and use of illegal fuel across Northern Ireland.”
Ten tonnes of toxic contaminated sludge, the hazardous chemical residue of the laundering process, were cleared from the site.
(SB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
26 January 2024
Live Here Love Here Launch 2024 Community Awards
Live Here Love Here has announced the return of its Community Awards for 2024.
Live Here Love Here Launch 2024 Community Awards
Live Here Love Here has announced the return of its Community Awards for 2024.
07 March 2024
Terrorism Threat Level Reduced To 'SUBSTANTIAL'
The threat of a terrorist attack in Northern Ireland has been lowered from 'SEVERE' to 'SUBSTANTIAL' by UK Security Service, MI5. This means that the threat of terrorism has gone from 'Highly likely' to 'likely'.
Terrorism Threat Level Reduced To 'SUBSTANTIAL'
The threat of a terrorist attack in Northern Ireland has been lowered from 'SEVERE' to 'SUBSTANTIAL' by UK Security Service, MI5. This means that the threat of terrorism has gone from 'Highly likely' to 'likely'.
09 April 2024
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
15 April 2024
Three In Hospital After Police Vehicle Collides With Another Vehicle
Two police officers and a civilian remain in hospital following a collision in Newry on Saturday, 13 April. It is understood that the police officers were travelling in a police vehicle to attend a separate incident at about 7.30pm when they collided with another vehicle on the Fathom Road.
Three In Hospital After Police Vehicle Collides With Another Vehicle
Two police officers and a civilian remain in hospital following a collision in Newry on Saturday, 13 April. It is understood that the police officers were travelling in a police vehicle to attend a separate incident at about 7.30pm when they collided with another vehicle on the Fathom Road.
26 March 2024
Justice Minister Announces New PSNI Pay Offer
Justice Minister Naomi Long has confirmed the 2023-24 pay remit for police officers at Federated and Superintending ranks has been agreed. The award is consistent with the recommendations of the independent police remuneration review body.
Justice Minister Announces New PSNI Pay Offer
Justice Minister Naomi Long has confirmed the 2023-24 pay remit for police officers at Federated and Superintending ranks has been agreed. The award is consistent with the recommendations of the independent police remuneration review body.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most. It will turn mostly dry towards dawn, although a few patches of light rain or drizzle continuing, mainly in the southwest. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
