Organised Crime Awareness seminar in Enniskillen
Paul Goggins, MP and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) has met representatives from Fermanagh's Civic and Business community and young people from schools in the area during a two day seminar held in Enniskillen aimed at raising awareness of organised crime.
The event was held in the Killyhevlin Hotel and representatives from OCTF law enforcement partners focused specifically on the threats to the local community from organised criminal networks.
The OCTF also used the seminar as an opportunity to launch an information DVD on the work of the law enforcement agencies who, in partnership, tackle organised crime across Northern Ireland.Paul Goggins said: "Organised crime affects everyone, local traders in Fermanagh are losing business because of counterfeit goods sold illegally in fraudulent outlets and some market stalls."
Delegates were able to see first hand typical examples of the how criminals who engage in the manufacture of counterfeit goods deprive legitimate retailers of business. They also saw how fuel laundering and illegal dumping threatens the community on a daily basis.
Around 200 young people from schools in the area attended the event. They also had the opportunity to visit the six themed exhibitions on different aspects of criminal activity and listened to what they can do in the fight against organised crime in their area.
