News In Focus
6 February 2007
£10m milestone for criminal confiscations
The Crown Office has secured more than £10 million in criminal confiscation orders since the introduction of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, it was announced today.
The money confiscated from those who have profited from crime is being invested in those areas that are hardest hit by violent crime, to alleviate the effects of crime.
The Lord Advocate Elish Angiolini QC said: "The message is clear: should you seek to profit from crime then not only may you be sent to prison for a significant amount of time but the proceeds from your criminal activity may also be confiscated, whether this be cash, property or vehicles."
Minister for Justice Cathy Jamieson called the figure "an impressive milestone", and praised the Crown Office, police and court services for their efforts to clamp down on crime.