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<p>Since 20 May 2015, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has been operating with full
powers in Northern Ireland. As the NCA reported to the Northern Ireland Policing Board
on 01 October 2015, the scope of NCA’s crime-fighting capability within the jurisdiction
has increased. During the period April-June 2015, the NCA recorded 26 disruptions
against organised crime groups and high priority threats operating in Northern Ireland.
The NCA has worked in partnership with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
and the support that the NCA provides law enforcement partners, particularly the PSNI
has been enhanced.</p><p>The NCA is committed to playing its role in tackling serious
and organised crime in Northern Ireland. The NCA will be fully engaged in delivering
the commitment outlined in ‘A Fresh Start: The Stormont Agreement and Implementation
Plan’ to undertake a concerted and enhanced effort to combat serious and organised
and cross border crime.</p>
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