Money seized from criminal activity reinvested into Cornish football team

Money seized from criminal activity has been used to fund new coats for an Under 8s football team in Torpoint.

Team Carbeile have received brand new waterproof jackets for all of their players, thanks to funding from the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), awarded by Devon and Cornwall Police.

The POCA sees money associated with criminal activity or seized as part of criminal investigations reinvested into the local community.

The force said despite the money originating from criminal acts, the process of reinvesting it into the local area helps to put criminal money to good use.

The manager of Team Carbeile Under 8s, Leigh Godwin, said: "The funding from the POCA for acquiring team jackets instilled pride and joy among the team, fostering a sense of uniformity and professionalism when the team are playing in competitive football matches."

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