A filling station in County Down has had its pumps removed after HM Revenue & Customs suspected the sale of illicit fuel.
During the operation, (Wednesday 10th December), two separate sites were visited; an oil storage depot where 4,000 litres of suspected illegal fuel were seized, and a filling station where working with specialist contractors, HMRC carefully removed its fuel pumps and an overground fuel storage tank.
National Oils Co-ordinator, HMRC, Pat Curtis said: "Selling illicit fuels creates an unfair playing field and seriously undercuts legitimate traders who should be able to operate without the threat of unfair competition. Retailers who sell illicit diesel will not only face seizure of fuel and equipment from their premises, but also risk losing their license to trade.
"Anyone with information on fuel misuse or suspicious activities can contact the Customs Hotline on 0800 59 5000."
There are ongoing information into the filling station and storage site.
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