20/08/2003

NI documents found in counterfeit operation

A man has been arrested after gardai uncovered a major counterfeiting operation in the Republic of Ireland yesterday.

Among the items seized were a large number of Northern Ireland driving licences and tax discs.

The man, who is believed to be in his 40s, was arrested following a raid in Dundalk on Tuesday.

A large quantity of documentation and computer equipment were found during the raid including bank drafts, however it is not known in which currency they were made out.

(MB)

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