The relevant sections of theProceeds of Crime Act 2002 became effective on various dates, up to 24 March 2003.Since actual sums recovered in one financial year, from the budget for thefollowing financial year, we have yet to allocate assets recovered in 2003-04using the powers provided in the act.The First Ministerhas announced that future awards from recovered criminal assets will supportcommunities affected by the impact of drugs, rather than projects linked to treatingand rehabilitating people with drug problems. Details of the new...