Police Move in to Seize Gbp 10m Criminal Assets

Evening News; Edinburgh (UK) (September 28, 2009)

Author: Alan Mcewen

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NEARLY GBP 10 million in cash and assets built up by drug dealers and other criminals are set to be seized following a police crackdown on serious crime in the Lothians.

The assets have been identified since April as belonging to members of the 35 organised crime gangs which police believe are operating in the force area.

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Police Move in to Seize Gbp 10m Criminal Assets

Detectives have also arrested 34 people described as having "significant roles" in these organisations, and seized 13kg of Class A drugs with a street value of nearly GBP 1.6m.

The results of the six-month blitz were announced as police chiefs today revealed their new strategy to tackle serious organised crime networks ...

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