A company within the Warner Group of Companies has been charged with 16 counts of money laundering following a financial investigation into alleged illegal quarrying activities.

Police confirmed that the charges were laid against Warns Quarry Company Limited after consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

According to police, the relevant information was filed before the court on March 5, and on Wednesday, summonses were served on the company’s director, Allan Warner, at his Woodbrook address.