Two people have been arrested after thousands of litres of dangerous illegal fuel were seized today in west Belfast.
Cash, a vehicle and over 5,400 litres of diesel were confiscated by Revenue and Customs today at a taxi company. A man and woman were arrested
Officers discovered an unregulated petrol station - which they said can be as dangerous as a bomb - within an industrial estate at Agnes Street.
Police said the operation involved laundered green diesel being transported and sold on to commercial users throughout Northern Ireland.
Security minister and chair of the Organised Crime Task Force Paul Goggins said: "Law enforcement agencies will tackle fuel fraud wherever it occurs and today's very successful operation in Belfast goes to demonstrate that there will be no hiding place.
"The safety of the public was totally disregarded by criminals out to make a quick profit at the expense of everyone in our community."