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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) assisted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) dismantled the laundering plant, capable of producing nearly one million litres of illicit fuel a year, evading almost £500,000 of revenue.A number of vehicles, 4,000 litres of illicit fuel, pumps and equipment were removed during the operation. Officers from the NI Environment Agency attended the site to put booms in place to prevent water pollution and ensure a clean up was undertaken to prevent an ongoing pollution problem.Graeme Anderson, Assistant Director Specialist Investigation, HMRC said: “This pollution is a prime example of the total disregard criminals have for our land and waterways. Indiscriminate dumping of the by-products from the laundering process can cause severe damage to the environment, as well as taxpayers and local ratepayers having to pay for the clean up and disposal costs.“Buying illicit fuel not only funds crime but supports and encourages these dangerous activities within our communities. The only winners are the criminals, who are profiting at the expense of honest businesses and endangering the future viability of our legitimate fuel retail service. I would urge anyone with information to contact our free telephone hotline 0800 59 5000 and let us know of any suspicious activities or fuel misuse in their area.” A Co Tyrone man was arrested and questioned by HMRC. Investigations are continuing.
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) assisted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) dismantled the laundering plant, capable of producing nearly one million litres of illicit fuel a year, evading almost £500,000 of revenue.A number of vehicles, 4,000 litres of illicit fuel, pumps and equipment were removed during the operation. Officers from the NI Environment Agency attended the site to put booms in place to prevent water pollution and ensure a clean up was undertaken to prevent an ongoing pollution problem.Graeme Anderson, Assistant Director Specialist Investigation, HMRC said: “This pollution is a prime example of the total disregard criminals have for our land and waterways. Indiscriminate dumping of the by-products from the laundering process can cause severe damage to the environment, as well as taxpayers and local ratepayers having to pay for the clean up and disposal costs.“Buying illicit fuel not only funds crime but supports and encourages these dangerous activities within our communities. The only winners are the criminals, who are profiting at the expense of honest businesses and endangering the future viability of our legitimate fuel retail service. I would urge anyone with information to contact our free telephone hotline 0800 59 5000 and let us know of any suspicious activities or fuel misuse in their area.” A Co Tyrone man was arrested and questioned by HMRC. Investigations are continuing.
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