SF calls for more cross-border crime fighting

SINN Féin last night called for greater all-Ireland police co-operation to combat paedophiles, drugs and other cross-border crime.

The party wants to see a harmonisation of laws between the Oireachtas and Stormont in areas of joint concern like penalty points and sentencing for serious offences.

SF policing spokesman Aengus Ó Snodaigh said he would like to see the two forces work together on both sides as the border.