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21/07/2015
Over 1,000 Gas Cylinders Seized In South Armagh
Four people have been arrested and over 1,000 gas cylinders have been seized in south Armagh on Monday.
As part of an investigation into the illegal production and sale of bottled gas, police conducted searches at premises on Coolderry Road, Newry and Larkins Road, Crossmaglen.
Eleven vehicles, including a curtain sided lorry and G-Power forklift, as well as a quantity of wine along with computers and documentation were also seized by the PSNI Reactive and Organised Crime Branch.
Three men and a woman have been arrested for theft and possession of criminal property.
They are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
The Health and Safety Executive has been notified.
(CD/JP)
As part of an investigation into the illegal production and sale of bottled gas, police conducted searches at premises on Coolderry Road, Newry and Larkins Road, Crossmaglen.
Eleven vehicles, including a curtain sided lorry and G-Power forklift, as well as a quantity of wine along with computers and documentation were also seized by the PSNI Reactive and Organised Crime Branch.
Three men and a woman have been arrested for theft and possession of criminal property.
They are currently assisting police with their enquiries.
The Health and Safety Executive has been notified.
(CD/JP)
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