POLICE INVESTIGATING MONEY laundering stopped a number of suspected illegal taxis yesterday.

The PSNI is conducting an investigation into suspected money laundering and illegal taxis in association with a number of partner agencies.

Detectives from Serious Crime Branch searched some business and residential properties in west Belfast and Co Down yesterday and stopped a number of suspected illegal taxis.

This resulted in:

• Cannabis resin estimated to be worth £1,500 seized.
• £800 cash seized.
• Six illegal taxi drivers stopped and spoken to regarding various offences.
• Six people detected working whilst claiming benefits.
• More than 60 road traffic and motoring related offences being investigated.
• One vehicle seized for using suspected “red” diesel.
• One illegal gaming machine seized.

A number of other items were removed for further examination, said the police.

In relation to the drugs seizure, a 52-year-old man charged with possession of cannabis and possession with intent to supply. He will appear at Downpatrick Court on 24 July.

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