Two arrests as Predatory Lending Team seizes ‘significant amount of cash’ in Lisburn
PSNI Predatory Lending Team officers made two arrests and seized cash in Lisburn on Thursday (February 19).
Detective Inspector Cathy O'Hara said: “A 59-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were arrested in Lisburn on suspicion of illegal money lending and associated criminality.
"A significant amount of cash was also seized."
Both suspects have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
“Illegal money lenders exploit vulnerable people in Northern Ireland’s most marginalised communities. It is completely false to claim that they are providing a community service," added Detective Inspector O’Hara.
"If you have borrowed money from an illegal lender, you have not committed a crime, and you are under no legal obligation to repay the loan.
“If you need confidential advice, or you have information which could help our investigations, please contact us on 028 9070 0563 or email [email protected] .”
Alternatively, a report can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.