HMRC investigating red diesel use after car seized in Coleraine

Police seized an uninsured vehicle in Coleraine on Thursday.

Commenting on the operation, a PSNI North Coast spokesperson said: “This vehicle was being driven without insurance in Coleraine on Thursday and as a result it was seized by officers from the neighbourhood team.

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Police seized the vehicle.

“It’s the driver’s responsibility to ensure there is a valid insurance policy in place.

“Our partner agency HMRC will be dealing with the fuel and the lack of insurance will go to the local magistrate.”

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