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If shown to be criminal proceeds, the money will be subject to a forfeiture order.
Lauren Harte, 19 Apr
Police have frozen a bank account containing a total of £36,931.92 as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the
South East Antrim
UDA.
Detectives from the PSNI's
Paramilitary Crime Task Force
(PCTF) used an Account Freezing Order and say the origins of the frozen money will be subject to an investigation.
If shown to be criminal proceeds, the money will be subject to a forfeiture order.
PSNI
Detective Inspector Corrigan said: âThe activities of this group, which include money laundering, are done for one reason and one reason only â to make money. They donât care about those whose lives and relationships get ruined along the way, and instead use a regime of violence to control vulnerable members of the community.
âWe want to send a clear message that crime doesnât pay and let criminals know that no amount of wealth can protect them from the consequences of their actions
DI Corrigan continued: âOur investigation continues, and we rely upon your support. I would encourage anyone with information, or indeed concerns, to contact our detectives on 101. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at
www.crimestoppers-uk.org
.â
Account freezing involves applying to freeze bank and building society accounts where balances exceed £1,000 if police suspect the funds to be either the proceeds of criminal conduct or intended for use in unlawful conduct.
Money recovered from the use of Account Freezing Orders will be used in a positive way, to support important work in our communities and to further fund vital police services.