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Stolen beer kegs worth over $1million have been seized by police.<\/p>\nStolen beer kegs worth over $1million have been seized by police.<\/p>\n
Two men, both aged 55, were arrested as officers recovered the kegs during raids targeting organised crime in Mallusk near Belfast and Omagh, Co Tyrone.<\/p>\n
Officers said the kegs, which belong to a drinks distributor, have an estimated retail value of $1.133m (\u00a3900,000).<\/p>\n
The PSNI revealed details of the recovery operation, which ran over recent weeks, this evening.<\/p>\n
Detective Chief Inspector Dunny McCubbin, from the PSNI\u2019s Criminal Investigation Division, said: \u201cDrinks distributors use these kegs to deliver their product to licensed premises across Northern Ireland and then recover them when they are empty.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn total, the stolen beer kegs recovered as part of our investigation are worth an estimated retail value of \u00a3900,000 and the thefts have a significant financial impact on businesses that distribute their product to licensed premises.<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo men were arrested as a result of our searches and the investigation continues.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr McCubbin urged anyone with information on the thefts to come forward.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cI would also remind the owners of licensed premises to be alert to this type of crime and ensure that their premises and stock are secure.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of the suspects was arrested in the Holywood area of Co Down on May 14 on suspicion of theft. He was later released on bail pending further inquiries.<\/p>\n
The other was arrested in the Omagh area on May 21, also on suspicion of theft. He was also released on bail pending further inquiries.<\/p>\n