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'Impossible' to police 300 crossing points on Irish border

PSNI chief takes legal route as he tells PM officers will not carry out customs checks.

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Date - 4th October 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle
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Northern Ireland's chief constable has told Prime Minister Boris Johnson that it is not possible to police the Irish border with his current officer numbers, having sought legal advice to ensure they are only used for...
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