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<p>A range of measures are in place to detect and deter cross border smuggling of
diesel between the Republic and Ireland and Northern Ireland. These include investigative
work on either side of the border, for example checking of documentation, and acting
on intelligence received. This is augmented by close cooperation and information sharing
by the HMRC, the Irish Revenue Commissioners and other relevant agencies.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>Additionally, HMRC fights fraud on a wide range of fronts, from special units
performing thousands of roadside checks to raiding laundering plants. The UK has recently
announced, jointly with Ireland, an improved new marker for rebated fuel, which will
make it much harder to launder marked fuel and sell it at a profit.</p>
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