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Suspected fuel laundering plant found in Lisnaskea

Julian Fowler
BBC News NI south-west reporter
PSNI Fuel laundering plant contained in the back of a trailerPSNI
The suspected fuel laundering plant was found in the back of a trailer

Police have uncovered a suspected fuel laundering plant in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh.

It was discovered after officers followed a lorry with false registration plates which they observed driving through the town.

They stopped the lorry in a yard where the suspected fuel laundering plant was found in the back of a trailer.

The police said the lorry was also untaxed and uninsured.

A number of other lorries were found to be using illegal fuel.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) seized a total of 11 vehicles, including 10 lorries, a van and two trailer units.

Police said they are continuing their investigation along with HMRC and the Driver and Vehicle Agency.