Anger at further fuel dumping incident - Taylor

Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor has expressed his anger at the latest incident of dumping of laundered fuel at Cumsons Road, Newtownhamilton.

The Ulster Unionist said:

“There is despair and palpable anger within the local community at this latest incident.  This problem is now of epidemic proportion within the South Armagh area and the locations chosen by those individuals carrying out this crime, who I have no doubt have clear links to Republican paramilitary elements, are very sinister indeed.

"The incident in question at Cumsons Road saw the perpetrators of this crime visit the scene twice overnight to dump the fuel pods highlighting their clear disregard for those living nearby or indeed to the lawful authorities.

"As I have stated previously there is a clear desire for a co-ordinated effort to be initiated between all the relevant legal agencies to stamp out this illegal activity.

"The only way this form of criminal activity will be eradicated is through the full force of the law being prescribed against those individuals committing such crime and I call for immediate action to be taken by the PSNI and HMRC to ensure that necessary resources are provided in the South Armagh area to stop these sickening acts once and for all."


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