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06/03/2015
Man Charged Over Suspected Fuel Laundering Plant In Co Armagh
A man has been charged with 24 waste and contamination offences in Co Armagh.
The 52-year-old was arrested following the discovery of a suspected fuel laundering plant at Loughcross Road in Crossmaglen.
The suspected plant was found during a joint operation with the police and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on Thursday morning.
The HMRC has been notified.
(CD/JP)
The 52-year-old was arrested following the discovery of a suspected fuel laundering plant at Loughcross Road in Crossmaglen.
The suspected plant was found during a joint operation with the police and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on Thursday morning.
The HMRC has been notified.
(CD/JP)
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