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18-10-2013 09:57 PM - edited 18-10-2013 09:59 PM
Scotland Yard’s review of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann is on course to cost £2million in its first year.
The team of 30 murder squad detectives has racked up a significant bill since Prime Minister David Cameron called in the force last May.
They have made at least four trips to Portugal and Spain to gather evidence, including a file of leads from private investigators.
The Metropolitan Police has already sent the Home Office a bill for £800,000 but the figure is expected to rise to £1.9million by the end of next month.
The cost includes the salaries of the detectives, translation and interpretation fees, travel expenses and office staff.
Senior figures warned the inquiry, called Operation Grange, could take years to complete and played down any hopes of a significant breakthrough.
When the review was announced it sparked a row over the use of public funds as the Government was accused of interfering with police operations.
not sure Am3..that was 2012 .another 5m now ?
