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03/09/2010
Counterfeit Car Parts Found In Armagh
A large number of illegal car parts have been found during a police raid in Co. Armagh.
The sub-standard parts, which included brake pads, were found at a premises on the Concession Road in the Cullaville area on Wednesday.
A large sum of cash was also found.
The raid was carried out by the PSNI in conjunction with Trading Standards.
Anyone with concerns that sub-standard parts had been fitted to their vehicle should contact Trading Standards or the police.
(KMcA/GK)
The sub-standard parts, which included brake pads, were found at a premises on the Concession Road in the Cullaville area on Wednesday.
A large sum of cash was also found.
The raid was carried out by the PSNI in conjunction with Trading Standards.
Anyone with concerns that sub-standard parts had been fitted to their vehicle should contact Trading Standards or the police.
(KMcA/GK)
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