Targeting Bail-Out Scroungers Poster

DO you know anyone who lives a lavish lifestyle but doesn’t have a legitimate income to pay for it? If so, Sussex Police and Crimestoppers would like to hear from you.

Criminal assets forfeited and confiscated by Sussex Police have totalled over £1.5 million between April and December 2008. In the last quarter, £167,000 has been returned to Sussex Police by the Government to fight crime and fund the training of further financial investigators. This is the sixth highest amount returned out of the 43 forces of England and Wales.

Detective Sergeant Mick Richards, from the Money Laundering Investigation Team for Sussex Police, said: “Since the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) came into effect in 2003, over £530 million has been seized by forces across England and Wales.

“Sussex Police continues to make a significant contribution to asset recovery and seeks to improve upon its performance with the help of the local community. Members of the public are sick and tired of seeing people with no legitimate income living a lavish lifestyle and this is their opportunity to do something about it. Anyone who has concerns about a neighbour, friend or colleague, for example, can either call Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. They can also visit either website at www.sussex.police.uk or www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Sussex police: I believe their chosen slogan is "Too much bling? Give us a ring."