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31/03/2022
Two Arrested In West Belfast Search Operation
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force have arrested a 42-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman following searches of properties in west Belfast.
The man and the woman were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, evasion of duty and trading in counterfeit products.
Detective Inspector Maguire said: "A number of properties, both residential and commercial, were searched by officers in west Belfast earlier today.
"The searches were part of an investigation into money laundering, involving the illegal sale of alcohol, cigarettes and counterfeit products.
Contraband cigarettes, alcohol, cash and suspected counterfeit clothing have been seized during today's search operation.
"We will continue to work with our partners in the Paramilitary Crime Task Force to disrupt such organised criminality.
"We're grateful to local communities for their continued support, and would ask anyone with information or concerns to contact us on 101."
The man and the woman were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, evasion of duty and trading in counterfeit products.
Detective Inspector Maguire said: "A number of properties, both residential and commercial, were searched by officers in west Belfast earlier today.
"The searches were part of an investigation into money laundering, involving the illegal sale of alcohol, cigarettes and counterfeit products.
Contraband cigarettes, alcohol, cash and suspected counterfeit clothing have been seized during today's search operation.
"We will continue to work with our partners in the Paramilitary Crime Task Force to disrupt such organised criminality.
"We're grateful to local communities for their continued support, and would ask anyone with information or concerns to contact us on 101."
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