AQW 49718/22-27 – Organised criminal networks in the waste sector

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps he is taking to ensure effective action is taken against organised criminal networks operating in the waste sector. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The NIEA’s Environmental Crime Unit (ECU) investigates and prosecutes serious waste … Continue reading AQW 49718/22-27 – Organised criminal networks in the waste sector

AQW 48359/22-27 – Tackling trafficking gangs

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps her Department is taking to tackle the operations of trafficking gangs, in Northern Ireland. Minister of Justice: On 10 July 2024 I published the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Strategy 2024-2027 structured under the three pillars of Pursue, Protect and … Continue reading AQW 48359/22-27 – Tackling trafficking gangs

McGlone welcomes cannabis seizure

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SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed the seizure of cannabis worth an estimated £1.7m in Cookstown. Police recovered the suspected drugs from a lorry in the area on Sunday. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “I welcome the seizure of these suspected drugs on Sunday. Those peddling illegal products seek to prey on … Continue reading McGlone welcomes cannabis seizure

AQO 2393/17-22 – People trafficking in Northern Ireland

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice what measures are being considered to raise public awareness of the continuing incidents of people trafficking in Northern Ireland. Minister of Justice: Equipping Northern Ireland to identify and eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking is a key priority for my Department. My clear commitment … Continue reading AQO 2393/17-22 – People trafficking in Northern Ireland