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<p>Crime, and especially organised crime, does not respect borders. International
co-operation is therefore essential. The relationship with<br>the Republic of Ireland
is particularly important given its land border with a part of the United Kingdom.
The relationships between the law enforcement agencies in Northern Ireland, who are
devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive, as well as bodies such as HM Revenue and
Customs, Border Force and the National Crime Agency which are UK-wide bodies, and
their counterparts inthe Republic of Ireland are very good. The North South cross
border organisedcrime conference held on 1-2 October with all the major bodies is
one example of the desire to develop that co-operation further.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
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