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23/06/2005
Police crack down on money laundering
Police have searched a number of premises in Counties Armagh and Down as part of ongoing investigations into money laundering.
A total of 13 properties, including a number of business premises, were searched in the Bessbrook, Banbridge and Newry areas over a five day period.
Computers, a large amount of financial documentation and £10,000 worth of cash was seized.
The Financial Investigation Unit of the PSNI also uncovered a small amount of class ‘A’ and ‘C’ drugs during a search of a private residence.
One man has been charged with possession of class ‘A’ drugs with intent to supply, and is due to appear in Newry Magistrates Court on 6th July
(MB/SP)
A total of 13 properties, including a number of business premises, were searched in the Bessbrook, Banbridge and Newry areas over a five day period.
Computers, a large amount of financial documentation and £10,000 worth of cash was seized.
The Financial Investigation Unit of the PSNI also uncovered a small amount of class ‘A’ and ‘C’ drugs during a search of a private residence.
One man has been charged with possession of class ‘A’ drugs with intent to supply, and is due to appear in Newry Magistrates Court on 6th July
(MB/SP)
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