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20/05/2015
National Crime Agency To Exercise Its Full Range Of Powers In NI
The National Crime Agency (NCA) is to become fully operation in Northern Ireland from today, 20 May.
The NCA aims to have a significant impact in the fight against crime in NI.
Justice Minister, David Ford, said: "As a United Kingdom wide organisation the NCA has a level of resources and specialisation that cannot be achieved at regional level. There is no doubt that additional pressure has been put on the PSNI because they have not been able to use the NCA’s considerable expertise. That will no longer be the case.
“I know that a considerable amount of work has been undertaken over the past two years to bring us to this point and I commend all those involved."
PSNI Chief Executive George Hamilton said that the police will be working closely with their new colleagues to ensure opportunities are maximised to tackle serious and organised crime and apprehend offenders.
Mr Hamilton said: "At the same time, I will ensure that the accountability arrangements being agreed with the Policing Board are factored into every aspect of operational activity to deliver both public confidence and community safety."
(CD)
The NCA aims to have a significant impact in the fight against crime in NI.
Justice Minister, David Ford, said: "As a United Kingdom wide organisation the NCA has a level of resources and specialisation that cannot be achieved at regional level. There is no doubt that additional pressure has been put on the PSNI because they have not been able to use the NCA’s considerable expertise. That will no longer be the case.
“I know that a considerable amount of work has been undertaken over the past two years to bring us to this point and I commend all those involved."
PSNI Chief Executive George Hamilton said that the police will be working closely with their new colleagues to ensure opportunities are maximised to tackle serious and organised crime and apprehend offenders.
Mr Hamilton said: "At the same time, I will ensure that the accountability arrangements being agreed with the Policing Board are factored into every aspect of operational activity to deliver both public confidence and community safety."
(CD)
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