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Date: 28/05/2006

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

A negligent disqualified driver was arrested as he was driving his partner’s vehicle and was spotted by Police officers. The culprit was known to the Police and FACT and was currently on High Court bail for counterfeiting offences. Inspection of the vehicle also resulted in the discovery of counterfeit DVDs.

Associated crime types: Vehicle offences

Date: 26/11/2005
Location: County Armagh, Northern Ireland

An air rifle, sight and ammunition were all found during a raid that took place on a house in Northern Ireland containing DVDs. The raid was part of joint operation between FACT and PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland). The house was being used as a small factory and contained DVD burners, printers, computers and scanners. A substantial amount of DVDs, pornographic movies, video games and blank media was also recovered from the property. The discovery of the gun highlights the dangers involved in undertaking a raid of this nature.

Associated crime types: Firearms and pornography