News
Archive September 2004
ARA hitting criminals where it hurts: Pearson
The Assets Recovery Agency has again proved itself to be an effective weapon in the ongoing fight against organised criminals in Northern Ireland, Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime
[ Wednesday 29 September 2004 ]
Belfast High Court Freezes £300,000: ARA
The Assets Recovery Agency has been granted a series of orders in the Belfast High Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, resulting in the freezing of assets with an estimated value of £300,00
[ Wednesday 29 September 2004 ]
Counterfeit goods seized in cross border operation
PSNI and An Garda Siochana have recovered counterfeit DVD’s along with computer copying equipment following an operation involving searches across Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland.
[ Wednesday 29 September 2004 ]
New Research on Counterfeiting Looks Towards Consumers
Recent estimates by the Organised Crime Task Force have suggested that paramilitary groups are involved in 80% of all counterfeiting and piracy in Northern Ireland. Given that the global counterfeiti[ Tuesday 28 September 2004 ]
£30,000 worth of DVD's CD's and copying equipment seized in Eglinton
£30,000 worth of DVD''s CD''s and copying equipment was seized during a search of a house in Main Street Eglinton this afternoon.
A man is being questioned.
[ Tuesday 28 September 2004 ]
Ministers Welcome First Cross Border Crime Assessment
NIO Security Minister Ian Pearson and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the Irish Republic Michael McDowell have welcomed the publication of a Cross Border Organised Crime Assessmen[ Thursday 23 September 2004 ]
Chief Constable and Garda Commissioner launch first joint Cross Border Organised Crime Assessment
Police Chief Constable Hugh Orde and the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána Noel Conroy today launched the first joint Cross Border Organised Crime Assessment.
The Report has been compiled to
[ Thursday 23 September 2004 ]
Man Held After Drugs Seizure From Car
Police in Northern Ireland have made an overnight discovery of drugs including crack cocaine and speed in a car. The seizure was made in the Holy Lands area of South Belfast during a routine vehic[ Tuesday 21 September 2004 ]
Government welcomes £1.25 million confiscation of criminal assets
More than a million pounds profit from drug dealing and terrorism will be used to tackle crime following a landmark ruling by the Belfast High Court today.
The ruling, which found in favour o
[ Monday 20 September 2004 ]
Illegal Alcohol and Counterfeiting Equipment Seized in South Armagh
Police and Customs Officers have seized illegal alcohol, printing equipment and large quantities of counterfeit packaging and labels for a range of familiar branded products including alcohol, soft
[ Thursday 16 September 2004 ]
Select Committee Hears Of Combat Crime Initiatives
Addressing members of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (NIAC) at Stormont today, Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), Ian Pearson, spoke about increasing lev[ Tuesday 14 September 2004 ]
Counterfeit Goods Seized In Londonderry
Counterfeit goods worth around £65,000 have been seized in Londonderry. Police said CD’s and computer equipment were recovered during a search of Lapwing Way in the Waterside area on Thursday (2 Se[ Thursday 02 September 2004 ]
Counterfeit Goods Seized In Ballycastle
Police, along with advisors from manufacturing companies, seized £175,000 worth of counterfeit CD’s DVD’s, clothing and jewellery during this years, two day, Auld Lammas Fair in Ballycastle.
[ Wednesday 01 September 2004 ]
