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Police seize suspected counterfeit goods in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh have today seized suspected counterfeit goods with an estimated value of around £24,000.[ Saturday 24 May 2008 ]
Multi-Agency operation sees 30 million cigarettes seized
The operation's success has been down to the establishment of a multi-agency cross border group, set up in August last year, targeting the smuggling activities of organised criminal groups operating on both sides of the border.[ Friday 23 May 2008 ]
Police seize counterfeit clothing at Dargan Industrial Estate
The searches were carried out as part of an ongoing operation aby the Intellectual Property Crime Unit against organised crime[ Friday 23 May 2008 ]
£50,000 worth of counterfeit goods seized
Joint operation between the PSNIs Intellectual Property Crime Unit, Newry and Mourne CID, the Federation against Copyright Theft and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI)sees £50,000 worth of counterfeit goods seized[ Thursday 15 May 2008 ]
Goggins welcomes 2nd major tobacco seizure in weeks form organised criminals
Over 14 million cigarettes have been seized in joint operations at Belfast docks in recent weeks and this sends out a clear signal from the law enforcement agencies[ Tuesday 13 May 2008 ]
Over eight million cigarettes seized at Belfast Docks
Tobacco smuggling undermines public health by creating a cheap and unregulated supply, operated by and for the benefit of criminals. Most smokers buying cheap cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco are unlikely to realise they may be buying counterfeit tobacco products which provide a whole new added set of risks to smokers[ Tuesday 13 May 2008 ]
Alleged high ranking loyalist settles with SOCA
Out of 26 items of property valued at more than £500,000, it was claimed that just over £167,000 involved tainted funds that could be recovered under the Proceeds of Crime legislation.[ Saturday 10 May 2008 ]
Cannabis factory uncovered in Portstewart
Cannabis valued at over £50,000 and a considerable amount of ancillary equipment used in the production process of the controlled drug was also seized during the operation.[ Thursday 08 May 2008 ]
Suspected counterfeit clothing seized
Police in Cookstown have seized suspected counterfeit clothing following the search of a market stall and a van[ Saturday 03 May 2008 ]
Cookstown couple in court on money laundering charges
Thomas Fox is facing the majority of charges, which range from converting proceeds of crime into property, dishonestly obtaining money transfers and making false representations.[ Friday 02 May 2008 ]
