EU crime teams set to be given go-ahead

SPECIAL EU cross-border investigation teams are expected to be given the green light by the Oireachtas.

The teams made up of police, customs and outside experts will target serious EU-wide criminal activity, such as terrorism and drug trafficking.

The Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003 has been passed by the Seanad and will now go to the Dáil, where it is expected to be pushed through quickly.

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