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PSNI raid UUP in connection with money laundering

category antrim | crime and justice | other press author Friday April 15, 2005 20:55author by examiner

The PSNI today raided the offices of the Ulster Unionist Party in Castlereagh, Co. Antrim.

According to Guardian Unlimited, the PSNI earlier today raided the offices of UUP's Castlereagh Borough Council - in connection with illegal money laundering activities. Computers and documents were siezed.

A PSNI spokesperson is quoted as saying ""As part of our investigation into money laundering police have carried out a number of searches in east Belfast and Castlereagh.

"Two Production Orders have been executed under the Proceeds of Crime Act in the Castlereagh and North Down areas."

The home of UUP MLA Michael Copeland - a member of castlereagh Council - was also raided by the PSNI.

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Funny, I didn't see this on the 6 O'Clock News.

http://tinyurl.com/dlkzo (Guardian)

http://tinyurl.com/blw2u (BBC)

http://tinyurl.com/9fxtb (Ireland Online)

http://www.indymedia.ie/article/69420

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