Senior PSNI Officers Believe Missing Northern Ireland Man Was Abducted and Murdered

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Senior PSNI officers suspect that 69-year-old Leslie White, a man from Armagh, Northern Ireland, may have been abducted and murdered after he disappeared in the Republic of Ireland last November. White was supposed to face trial in relation to a significant drugs haul worth over £200,000 in Co Offaly. He had a history of involvement in various criminal investigations, including machinery and vehicle thefts. In a previous prison term, White was attacked by dissident republicans and severely scalded with hot water.

Key Takeaways:

  • Leslie White, a 69-year-old man from Armagh, Northern Ireland, is believed to have been abducted and murdered in the Republic of Ireland last November.
  • White was due to face trial in relation to a drugs haul worth over £200,000 in Co Offaly.
  • He had a history of involvement in various criminal investigations, including machinery and vehicle thefts.
  • During a previous prison term, White was attacked by dissident republicans and severely scalded with hot water.
  • The PSNI is planning to make a nationwide appeal for information about White's last movements on the BBC's Crimewatch programme.
  • White was possibly linked to alleged drugs trafficking with a notorious Northern Ireland-based drug gang prior to his disappearance.
  • His disappearance has sparked an investigation, with the PSNI appealing for anyone with information to contact them or Crimestoppers.

Statistics:

  • £200,000: the value of the drugs haul White was due to face trial for.
  • 1: the number of previous prison term during which White was attacked by dissident republicans.
  • 0845 600 8000: the phone number for the PSNI to contact with information.
  • 0800 555 111: the phone number for Crimestoppers.

Sources:

"[Leslie White: disappeared]" [BBC News]