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17/05/2017
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Two Arrested Over Money Laundering And Drugs Trafficking
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to launder money and drugs trafficking offences.
The man and woman were arrested in Belfast and Crumlin on Wednesday, 17 May.
They have been detained by the police.
Investigations are ongoing.
Dawson WAM To Start Work On Flood Alleviation Project
Dawson WAM is to start work on a flood alleviation project for NI Water.
The work, which will begin at the start of June, will take place on the Upper Newtownards Road / Knock Road area of east Belfast.
The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2018.
It will involve the upgrade of existing and installation of new sewers on the Upper Newtownards and Knock Roads, as well as sewers within some other residential streets in the area. It is being undertaken to resolve historical internal and external 'out of sewer' flooding issues and when complete it will increase the capacity of the existing sewerage system in the area and reduce the risk of 'out of sewer' flooding and environmental pollution.
NI Water will be hosting a public consultation at Knock Methodist Church On Wednesday, 31 May, between 4-7pm to discuss the scheme.
During the main sewer laying works, temporary lane closures will be required on the Upper Newtownards and Knock Road for safety reasons.
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates Court.
Aaron Hull claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £3,351 while failing to declare employment. He was given a two month prison sentence suspended for 18 months.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
(CD/MH)
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to launder money and drugs trafficking offences.
The man and woman were arrested in Belfast and Crumlin on Wednesday, 17 May.
They have been detained by the police.
Investigations are ongoing.
Dawson WAM To Start Work On Flood Alleviation Project
Dawson WAM is to start work on a flood alleviation project for NI Water.
The work, which will begin at the start of June, will take place on the Upper Newtownards Road / Knock Road area of east Belfast.
The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2018.
It will involve the upgrade of existing and installation of new sewers on the Upper Newtownards and Knock Roads, as well as sewers within some other residential streets in the area. It is being undertaken to resolve historical internal and external 'out of sewer' flooding issues and when complete it will increase the capacity of the existing sewerage system in the area and reduce the risk of 'out of sewer' flooding and environmental pollution.
NI Water will be hosting a public consultation at Knock Methodist Church On Wednesday, 31 May, between 4-7pm to discuss the scheme.
During the main sewer laying works, temporary lane closures will be required on the Upper Newtownards and Knock Road for safety reasons.
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates Court.
Aaron Hull claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £3,351 while failing to declare employment. He was given a two month prison sentence suspended for 18 months.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
(CD/MH)
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