Three men arrested 'on suspicion of excise fraud and money laundering' after HMRC operation

Three men have been arrested in counties Armagh and Tyrone following a HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) operation.

By Gemma Murray

Published 4th May 2022, 12:14 BST

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HMRC, supported by the PSNI, attended eight residential properties in Crossmaglen, Bessbrook and Dungannon on April 28, 2022.

More than £8,000 and €30,000 were seized during searches along with mobile phones, paperwork and a HGV lorry cab.

The three men, aged 33-years, 32-years and 29-years were arrested on suspicion of excise fraud and money laundering.

All three were interviewed under caution and have been released on bail.

Investigations are ongoing.