More than £32 million worth of assets and illegal goods were seized from criminals in Northern Ireland last year, it was announced today.
The total haul accounts for drugs with a street value of £23 million, £2 million of counterfeit goods and £7.3 million in ill-gotten possessions. One million litres of illicit fuel was also recovered from gangsters.
Eleven victims of human trafficking were also rescued during the last 12 months.
The figures were outlined in the annual report of the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF), which will be launched by Security Minister Paul Goggins in Belfast later.
"By taking millions of pounds from organised criminals the OCTF hits them where it hurts most, in their pockets," said the minister.
"We are sending out a clear message that criminals will be pursued through the courts and their assets will be stripped from them.
"These criminals offer nothing to the wider community. They don't contribute to the social or economic fabric of the new Northern Ireland and the Organised Crime Task Force remains determined to confront their every action."
The Organised Crime Task Force was established nine years ago to provide strategic direction for a multi-agency approach to tackling organised crime.
Chaired by minister Goggins, it brings together representatives from Government, law enforcement and a wide range of other agencies.
The minister added: "I also want to congratulate all the agencies involved in the fight against these organised criminal gangs.
"Their dedication and commitment to confront the menace of organised crime is in stark contrast to those who would exploit the vulnerable in our society."