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23/08/2013
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Pair Bailed Over £23k Drug Arrests
A man and a woman arrested in Belfast on suspicion of drug offences have been released on bail.
The suspects were arrested when the PSNI discovered a cannabis factory along with Class A and B drugs worth £23,000 at a property in Brentwood Park in Castlereagh.
The 32-year-old female and 35-year-old male have been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Man Arrested Over Dissident Activity
Detectives investigating dissident republican activity have arrested a 51-year-old man in the Belfast area on Friday morning.
He is being questioned at Antrim police station.
Cannabis Factory Seized
A cannabis factory thought to be worth £20,000 has been discovered by police at a residential property in the Burnaby Walk area of Belfast.
Officers from Grosvenor Road arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.
He has since been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.
Nine Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Nine people have been convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
William Kernaghan (56) of Kings Road, Belfast claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £14,789 while failing to declare employment.
He was given an eight month prison sentence suspended for two years.
Isobelle McErlean (56) of Mountainview Park, Belfast claimed Incapacity Benefit totalling £13,389 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a six month prison sentence suspended for two years.
Janette Neilly (29) of Clara Way, Belfast claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £3,410 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a conditional discharge for 12 months and ordered to pay court costs of £102.
Claire Douglas (24) of Breach Close, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £3,317 while failing to declare employment.
She was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £40.
Samuel Rodgers (51) Hillside Rise, Carrickfergus claimed Income Support totalling £3,238 while failing to declare capital.
He was fined £300 and ordered to pay court costs of £31.
Noleen Crawford (29) of Dunanney Avenue, Newtownabbey claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £2,999 while failing to declare employment.
She was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £37.
Mary Hammon (58) of Rosgoill Park, Belfast claimed Housing Benefit totalling £2,921 while failing to declare a change in her circumstances.
She was fined £250 and ordered to pay court costs of £37.
David Pollins (30) of Broadway Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £569 while failing to declare employment.
He was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £93.
John Thompson (33) Abercorn Street, Belfast was given a probation order for 12 months and ordered to pay court costs of £44 for wrongful encashment of Disability Living Allowance totalling £39.
All are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social security Agency.
(IT/CD)
A man and a woman arrested in Belfast on suspicion of drug offences have been released on bail.
The suspects were arrested when the PSNI discovered a cannabis factory along with Class A and B drugs worth £23,000 at a property in Brentwood Park in Castlereagh.
The 32-year-old female and 35-year-old male have been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Man Arrested Over Dissident Activity
Detectives investigating dissident republican activity have arrested a 51-year-old man in the Belfast area on Friday morning.
He is being questioned at Antrim police station.
Cannabis Factory Seized
A cannabis factory thought to be worth £20,000 has been discovered by police at a residential property in the Burnaby Walk area of Belfast.
Officers from Grosvenor Road arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of a number of drugs offences.
He has since been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.
Nine Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Nine people have been convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
William Kernaghan (56) of Kings Road, Belfast claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £14,789 while failing to declare employment.
He was given an eight month prison sentence suspended for two years.
Isobelle McErlean (56) of Mountainview Park, Belfast claimed Incapacity Benefit totalling £13,389 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a six month prison sentence suspended for two years.
Janette Neilly (29) of Clara Way, Belfast claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £3,410 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a conditional discharge for 12 months and ordered to pay court costs of £102.
Claire Douglas (24) of Breach Close, Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £3,317 while failing to declare employment.
She was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £40.
Samuel Rodgers (51) Hillside Rise, Carrickfergus claimed Income Support totalling £3,238 while failing to declare capital.
He was fined £300 and ordered to pay court costs of £31.
Noleen Crawford (29) of Dunanney Avenue, Newtownabbey claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £2,999 while failing to declare employment.
She was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £37.
Mary Hammon (58) of Rosgoill Park, Belfast claimed Housing Benefit totalling £2,921 while failing to declare a change in her circumstances.
She was fined £250 and ordered to pay court costs of £37.
David Pollins (30) of Broadway Belfast claimed Income Support totalling £569 while failing to declare employment.
He was fined £400 and ordered to pay court costs of £93.
John Thompson (33) Abercorn Street, Belfast was given a probation order for 12 months and ordered to pay court costs of £44 for wrongful encashment of Disability Living Allowance totalling £39.
All are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social security Agency.
(IT/CD)
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Benefit Frauds Face Court Sanctions
Fraudsters are being made to pay the price for claiming a variety of benefits they were not entitled to. A total of 14 people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' court yesterday with Joanne McBride (35) of Portallo Street, Belfast claiming Income Support totalling £4,451 while failing to declare she was working.
Benefit Frauds Face Court Sanctions
Fraudsters are being made to pay the price for claiming a variety of benefits they were not entitled to. A total of 14 people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' court yesterday with Joanne McBride (35) of Portallo Street, Belfast claiming Income Support totalling £4,451 while failing to declare she was working.
24 February 2011
Suspended Prison Term For Fraudster
Nine people were convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to - with one handed a jail term. Colin McGookin (52) of Sheringhurst Park, Belfast claimed Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance totalling £25,168 while failing to declare employment.
Suspended Prison Term For Fraudster
Nine people were convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to - with one handed a jail term. Colin McGookin (52) of Sheringhurst Park, Belfast claimed Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance totalling £25,168 while failing to declare employment.
08 September 2011
Named And Shamed: Frauds Pay Penalty
A dozen people have been caught fiddling the benefits' system in Northern Ireland. All have been identified on the Department of Social Development's (DSD) own website - a new development - and have had their details circulated to the local media in each of the areas concerned.
Named And Shamed: Frauds Pay Penalty
A dozen people have been caught fiddling the benefits' system in Northern Ireland. All have been identified on the Department of Social Development's (DSD) own website - a new development - and have had their details circulated to the local media in each of the areas concerned.
22 September 2011
Dole Frauds Pay The Penalty
Seven people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to along with two others in Lisburn. Robert Lee (34) of Commedagh Drive, Belfast was given 80 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £302.
Dole Frauds Pay The Penalty
Seven people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to along with two others in Lisburn. Robert Lee (34) of Commedagh Drive, Belfast was given 80 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £302.
04 February 2015
Three People Found Guilty Of Benefit Fraud
Three people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits totalling over £10,000 they were not entitled to. 59-year-old Martin Burns of Breach Close, Belfast claimed Housing Benefit totalling £3,747 while failing to declare he was living with his partner. He was fined £400.
Three People Found Guilty Of Benefit Fraud
Three people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits totalling over £10,000 they were not entitled to. 59-year-old Martin Burns of Breach Close, Belfast claimed Housing Benefit totalling £3,747 while failing to declare he was living with his partner. He was fined £400.
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