News
Archive October 2003
‘Your Chances Of Getting Caught Are Increasing’ – Kennedy Challenges Illegal Fuel Users
Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) Jane Kennedy today warned motorists intent on breaking the law that “your chances of getting caught are increasing all the ti
[ Monday 27 October 2003 ]
Major Clampdown On Illegal Motorists
Upwards on 500 vehicles were stopped during an hour long multi-agency vehicle checkpoint (VCP) in the Yorkgate area of Belfast this morning. Under the auspices of the Organised Crime Task Force, t
[ Monday 27 October 2003 ]
Dutch Police Seize LVF Linked Ecstasy Haul
Ecstasy tablets with a street value of £7.5m have been seized by Dutch police in Amsterdam.
The haul of 750 000 tablets is believed to be the largest seizure involving drug trafficking to
[ Monday 27 October 2003 ]
Minister Praises Police On Largest Ever Cocaine Seizure
Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force Jane Kennedy has congratulated the Police Service of Northern Ireland on the largest ever seizure of cocaine in Northern Ireland. Some
[ Friday 24 October 2003 ]
Six Men Charged With Duty Evasion After Customs Seize 23 Million Counterfeit Cigarettes.
Six men were charged with duty evasion offences late last night following the seizure of over 23 million counterfeit cigarettes by Customs Officers in July and August this year. The six are:[ Wednesday 22 October 2003 ]
Nine arrested after Customs seize 23 million counterfeit cigarettes
Customs investigators and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have mounted an operation against the smuggling of counterfeit cigarettes from the Far East into England and Northern Ireland today.
[ Tuesday 21 October 2003 ]
Kennedy Welcomes Smashing Of Cigarette Smuggling Network
Security Minister and Chair of The Organised Crime Task Force Jane Kennedy today congratulated HM Customs and Excise and the Police Service of Northern Ireland on successfully mounting an operation
[ Tuesday 21 October 2003 ]
Customs Stop Tobacco Fraud
A man was today fined £2,500 at Antrim Magistrates Court for trying to evade the excise duty on 80,000 cigarettes. Customs & Excise charged Gerald McLarnon (42) then living at 4 Parksid[ Tuesday 21 October 2003 ]
2½ Year Jail Term In Belfast Drug Smuggling Case
A 49-year-old South African man was jailed for two and a half years at Belfast Crown Court today after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle cannabis with an estimated street value of £50,000 th
[ Thursday 09 October 2003 ]
Drugs Dealer’s Illicit Wealth Confiscated
Craigavon Crown Court has ordered convicted drugs dealer Joseph McKiernan to pay the state £361 000, following his recent conviction in connection with the June 2002 seizure of cannabis with an est
[ Friday 03 October 2003 ]
