The fact that the bank has now decided to replace the notes (on police advice) is an indication that the PSNI does not believe that they will have any success in recovering any of the loot, despite their excellent intelligence and evidence already garnered.

Slugger regulars will recall that I advised such a course of events on Xmas Eve.

Slugger regulars will recall that I advised such a course of events on Xmas Eve.

So Gonzo has it wrong, YOU are Hugh Orde and I claim the £5-00!

Pat McLarnon - advisor to the PSNI? ;)

On a more serious point Pat, you'll notice if you read the statement that it seems little more than an, expensive, PR exercise.. only the cheapest (to produce) notes are being replaced.

'So Gonzo has it wrong, YOU are Hugh Orde and I claim the £5-00!'

There's insults and then there's insults, you cannot compare me to that incompetent tosser.

'Pat McLarnon - advisor to the PSNI? ;)'

Make that advisor to the Northern Bank, don't associate me with those bunch of tossers.