Police granted forfeiture order of £31k after money seized from woman at Belfast International

On Tuesday November 8th, as a result of a Police Service of Northern Ireland proceeds of crime investigation, Antrim Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Ballymena, granted a forfeiture order in respect of £31,233 in favour of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

The money was seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act after a woman was stopped whilst travelling through Belfast International Airport in January 2022.

Under questioning by police, the woman went on to tell officers she had travelled from London to offer escort services to clients both in Northern Ireland and the Republic.

Detective Sergeant Lyttle welcomed the outcome, saying:

“An initial court hearing took place and we were granted a three month order to investigate the circumstances. A number of enquiries were conducted and I welcome the decision from the Judge who granted complete forfeiture of the cash.”