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Gambling machines seized as part of busts on illegal casinos

Police in Northern Ireland arrested two men earlier today as part of a wider operation.

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POLICE IN NORTHERN Ireland have carried out a number of searches across the region in a crackdown on illegal gambling.

The PSNI’s Economic Crime Unit arrested two men aged 39 and 69 during searches of eight premises.

Both men are being held at Lurgan police station.

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This operation also had a focus on stamping out money laundering.

A number of machines were seized during the operation, as well as related technical equipment, documentation, cash and criminal property.

Speaking about today’s raids, Detective Chief Inspector Ian Wilson said: “We believe there is a link between illegal gambling and money laundering which feeds other forms of crime in our community.

This illegal gambling is often used by criminals as a means of laundering money obtained from organised criminal activity and plays an important role in other forms of acquisitive and organised crime.

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He went on to say that activities combating this type of operation would continue into the future and anyone with any information about money laundering or illegal gambling is encouraged to contact the police.

Read: Paddy Power encouraged gambler until he lost his job, family and home – report

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    Jun 25th 2012, 4:32 PM

    Emer I”m currently staying with my uncle in Fort Collins, less then three miles from the fire here. He lives just east of Horsetooth damn, the fire is literally just west of there. Since I arrived last Friday, its been 39degrees and there is no moisture around. The fire can be seen for miles, even on the plane into Denver the trail of smoke could be seen for well over an hour in our descent. Again a reminder that despite our troubles at home, we’ve such a benign country in terms of natural disasters etc.

    The air quality is quite poor depending on the wind, but my heart goes out to those displaced. The part of the country is so Idyllic, wonderful communities around. Its such a shame to see the destruction due to the fire. Spare a thought for the firefighters and volunteers battling the fire, I can barely step out in the heat I can’t imagine how they are fighting it with all their gear etc. I have some photos which I’ll submit.

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    Jun 25th 2012, 4:40 PM

    Hi Mark, thanks for sharing that. If you could send your pictures to tips@thejournal.ie that would be great.

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    Jun 25th 2012, 5:17 PM

    Will do Emer – thanks.

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