Lord Lucasasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are aware of any involvement of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in drug trafficking; and [HL1196]
Whether they are aware of any organisation or fundraising by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in the United Kingdom; and, if so, whether they intend to allow this to continue. [HL1197]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Williams of Mostyn)The Government do not make specific allegations about drug trafficking or illegal fund-raising unless there is evidence to set in hand a criminal prosecution, deportation or exclusion. Countering the activities of those who may be seeking to assist illegal activities outside the United Kingdom is a high priority for the police and Security Service. Any credible information or intelligence is investigated. If this yields evidence that organisations or individuals are engaging in any criminal activity, action is taken under the criminal law or under Immigration Act powers.