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Police Seize £83,000 in Internet Piracy Raid

According to early reports, police have seized £83,000 and computer equipment following a raid in Londonderry, Ireland.

A 26-year old man was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into Internet piracy by the Hollywood-funded Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT).

The man has been released on bail pending enquiries.

No other information has been released at this stage.

Update: Fastpasstv Shuts Down After U.K. Arrest

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