Operation Yurta

Date asked:
Board Member:Dolores Kelly
Question type:Written

What is the financial cost of operation yurta has been to date and how much of this has been paid to Durham Constabulary

The costs incurred are as follows:

 

  • The paid total for the Operation Yurta investigation to date is £270,875. 
  • This is broken down as follows:
    • £149,901 relating to costs from Durham Constabulary
    • £113,116 relating to costs within the Police Service of Northern Ireland
    • £1,558 expenses for the Senior Investigating Officer
    • £6,300 under contract for Mr Barton (former Chief Constable, Durham Constabulary)

As the final elements of this matter come to a conclusion, this estimation of costs will increase. 

Dolores Kelly - SDLP