Nov 2004

• 25/11/04 Special Issue - HMIC Thematic Review
  The report “Payback Time” published on 11 November 2004, sets out the findings of the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) review of asset recovery since the introduction of new powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). It particularly highlights the implementation by the Police, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Magistrates Courts of powers relating to cash seizure, asset confiscation and money laundering. ......

Jun 2004

• 24/06/04 The Financial Investigation Centre of Excellence
  The Financial Investigation Centre of Excellence at the Assets Recovery Agency which provides training of investigators who specialise in tracing criminal assets and other areas of financial investigation is moving towards ISO 9000:2001- an internationally recognised standard which assures the quality management of the Centre’s procedures and processes. ......
• 23/06/04 Proceeds of Crime Update - Canine Special
  HM Customs & Excise detector dog Soda found cash concealed in a safe below a floor piled high with gym weights. The expertise shown by Detector Dog Soda and her handler Heather from the Hull dog unit was highlighted recently when they were called out for assistance by Leeds Investigations and Hull MFT to do a house search in Cleethorpes. ......