11/12/2014

HMRC Raid Two Fuel Laundering Operations

Revenues and Customs officers have raided two diesel laundering plants in Merseyside and Wales.

According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the plants had the capability to produce up to 26,000 gallons of laundered fuel every day.

The plants have been shut down with all fuel, chemicals and equipment seized.

Eight men were also arrested during the two raids. They have been bailed pending further enquiries, police said.

(MH/JP)

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