23/05/2007

Republican facing money laundering charges

A well-known County Tyrone republican is due to appear in court today in connection with an investigation into organised crime.

Brian Arthurs, 42 will appear at Dungannon Magistrates charged with fraudulently obtaining money and money laundering.

He had been arrested and detained during a raid at his home in Dungannon last Friday.

A second man held during the same investigation has since been released without charge, while third person was released on police bail pending further enquiries.

(JM/SP)

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