Post by QPR Report on Dec 21, 2009 14:26:33 GMT
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Two Burnley Licensees Arrested
Posted on: Mon 21 Dec 2009
Burnley Football Club has been asked to release the following information, following the arrest of two Burnley publicans for illegally broadcasting Premier League football.
TWO LICENSEES ARRESTED DURING RAIDS ON BURNLEY PUBS.
On Sunday 20th September, 2009, officers of Lancashire Constabulary licensing department carried out raids on licensed premises in the Burnley area.
As a result two licensees were arrested and questioned in relation to suspected offences under the Fraud Act and the Copyright Designs & Patents Act.
Amongst property seized by police was equipment used to receive Premier League matches via the internet and also equipment used to receive the matches via foreign decoder cards. Both licensees have been released on police bail.
Raymond Hoskin, Managing Director of Media Protection Services Ltd, who act on behalf of the Premier League, said: "We were called in by Lancashire Police to give technical assistance on equipment found on premises in Burnley.
"Use of illegal means, both by internet devices and unauthorised foreign decoder cards, have become a growing problem in the area following Burnley FC's promotion to the Premier League.
"The income of the majority of Burnley licensees who obey the law and pay the correct fees has been adversely affected by these activities and it is hoped that this prompt action by police will meet some of their concerns.
"We have paid covert visits to many licensed premises in the area and information on further possible offences is being examined.
"Those using foreign decoder cards or internet devices to illegally receive Premier League transmissions can expect to be dealt with.
"They should appreciate that in addition to convictions carrying appreciable fines and costs they are also placing their liquor licences in jeopardy. It is just not worth it."
www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/LatestHeadlines/0,,10413~1911632,00.html
Two Burnley Licensees Arrested
Posted on: Mon 21 Dec 2009
Burnley Football Club has been asked to release the following information, following the arrest of two Burnley publicans for illegally broadcasting Premier League football.
TWO LICENSEES ARRESTED DURING RAIDS ON BURNLEY PUBS.
On Sunday 20th September, 2009, officers of Lancashire Constabulary licensing department carried out raids on licensed premises in the Burnley area.
As a result two licensees were arrested and questioned in relation to suspected offences under the Fraud Act and the Copyright Designs & Patents Act.
Amongst property seized by police was equipment used to receive Premier League matches via the internet and also equipment used to receive the matches via foreign decoder cards. Both licensees have been released on police bail.
Raymond Hoskin, Managing Director of Media Protection Services Ltd, who act on behalf of the Premier League, said: "We were called in by Lancashire Police to give technical assistance on equipment found on premises in Burnley.
"Use of illegal means, both by internet devices and unauthorised foreign decoder cards, have become a growing problem in the area following Burnley FC's promotion to the Premier League.
"The income of the majority of Burnley licensees who obey the law and pay the correct fees has been adversely affected by these activities and it is hoped that this prompt action by police will meet some of their concerns.
"We have paid covert visits to many licensed premises in the area and information on further possible offences is being examined.
"Those using foreign decoder cards or internet devices to illegally receive Premier League transmissions can expect to be dealt with.
"They should appreciate that in addition to convictions carrying appreciable fines and costs they are also placing their liquor licences in jeopardy. It is just not worth it."
www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/LatestHeadlines/0,,10413~1911632,00.html