PSNI Organised Crime Branch swoop on Newtownards addresses in fraud probe
The PSNI have arrested a man in a fraud-related probe, with help from police in Great Britain.
Detectives from the Organised Crime Branch detained the man, aged 47, following searches of two premises in the Newtownards area, earlier today.
The man is currently in custody on suspicion of “fraud-related offences”.
The PSNI said: “The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into economic crime and the activity is supported by Operation Henhouse, a National Economic Crime Centre initiative.”
The centre is part of the National Crime Agency, and is headquartered in London.
The PSNI said: “Our investigations into fraud-related crime, are a priority for us all year round, however, taking part in a period of intensified activity such as Operation Henhouse allows us to put the serious issue of economic crime, firmly in the spotlight.
“It highlights our concerted efforts to tackle and disrupt the activities of criminals, not just here in Northern Ireland, but throughout the UK.
"Working together with partner agencies, we will continue to work tirelessly to crackdown on fraudulent activities.
"We also rely upon the support of members of the public, and I’m keen to take every opportunity to ask you, if you have any information or concerns, to please speak to us.
"You can call us on 101 or contact, with total anonymity, the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”