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Sadiq Khan's 'No Indication' Grooming Gang Claim Back Under Scrutiny After Met Flags 4,000 Cases

The Metropolitan Police may reopen over 4,000 historical child exploitation cases following a review of investigations dating back to 2010, as part of Operation Beaconport led by the NCA.

International Business Times UK

Met Police could reopen more than 4,000 grooming gang cases

Scotland Yard identified the cases that could be reinvestigated while carrying out an audit of group-based exploitation and sexual abuse in the capital dating back to 2010

Evening Standard

Two members of criminal hacking group plead guilty to £39m TfL cyberattack

Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, hacked TfL’s network between August 29 2024 and September 6 2024

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Russian tanker captain remanded into custody after vessel seized in Channel

Ajay Pant charged with sanctions breach over shadow fleet ship carrying 98,000 tonnes of oil boarded by British troops

The Guardian - UK

Captain of Russian shadow fleet ship seized by British troops appears in court

Indian national Ajay Pant has been charged with directly or indirectly supplying or delivering by ship prohibited oil or oil products from Russia to a third country

The Independent UK

UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrest

Ajay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.

The Economic Times

Drug Kingpin Linked to Fatal Nitazene Deaths Had Secret Cache of 5,000 Child Abuse Images in Sick Double Life

Robert Poleszak admitted creating over 5,000 child abuse images, exposing a disturbing double life involving drug trafficking and child exploitation.

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Canadian man allegedly linked to over 100 British deaths will not face justice in UK

Kenneth Law is expected to appear in court in Canada on Friday

The Independent UK

Canadian man will not face justice in UK over alleged sale of lethal substances

Kenneth Law, 60, is set to appear in court in Ontario on Friday over two counts of counselling and aiding suicide.

Evening Standard

National Crime Agency reports a sharp 55% rise in people smuggling arrests

National Crime Agency involved in 300 people smuggling-related arrests 2025/6

The Independent UK

Who Is Simon Dutton? One of Britain's 'Most Wanted' Arrested in Spain Over Major Cocaine Plot

Simon Dutton, a fugitive linked to a major cocaine network, was arrested in Spain, marking a significant victory for UK and Spanish law enforcement.

International Business Times UK

Not the people you want in your neighbourhood: Hunt for 12 fugitives in Spain

The latest appeal by the National Crime Agency, Crimestoppers and Spanish police includes accused killers, drug dealers and money launderers.

Evening Standard

Sudanese man, 27, arrested in UK after four migrants die trying to cross Channel

The National Crime Agency is helping French authorities with the investigation.

Evening Standard

Illegal migrants who used Facebook to smuggle in hundreds of others jailed

Hop Nguyen, 36, and Hoang Nguyen, 25, facilitated illegal crossings from France for less than £3,000 per person

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Tonne of cocaine shipped from Panama and valued at £80m seized by UK Border Force

The National Crime Agency said it has launched an investigation following the seizure at London Gateway port on Friday

The Independent UK

Synthetic opioid linked to 1,000 deaths across the UK in just two-and-a-half years

In Britain, half of homicides, thefts and robberies are linked to drugs

International Business Times UK

UK Launches Secret Online Crime Unit to Smash Fraudsters Worldwide

Discover the UK's bold new strategy to dismantle organised fraud networks with the launch of the Online Crime Centre, aiming to protect the public and economy.

Evening Standard

Police probe into Epstein files now involves eight UK forces as National Crime Agency gets involved

The National Crime Agency is supporting a UK-wide group including the Metropolitan, Surrey, Thames Valley, Bedfordshire, Wiltshire, Essex and Norfolk constabularies

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The Guardian - UK

Who would want to lead the ‘British FBI’?

Letter: The proposed National Police Service, encompassing counter-terrorism and regional crime units along with the duties of the National Crime Agency, will be unmanageable, writes Peter Sommer

The Conversation

Crime is no longer just a local issue – that’s why a national police force is needed

Modern crime transcends place and space. From burglary to fraud, crime increasingly crosses local, national and digital borders. England and Wales’ geographically restricted police forces are not well equipped to respond.

The Times of India

‘Indianocean, stalehead, hungrykiller’: Indian-origin man among 3 jailed for 20 years in UK firearms and drugs conspiracy

An Indian-origin man, Naginder Gill, has been jailed for 20 years in the UK for his involvement in a firearms and drug conspiracy. Operating under the alias "indianocean," Gill, along with two others, used the encrypted EncroChat platform to discuss trafficking military-grade weapons and large quantities of drugs. The trio…

Evening Standard

Klepto capital: How London became a dirty money hub

Kleptocrats and fraudsters of the world have been washing their illicit billions in the city. Rachael Burford looks at how we can clean up our reputation as a global laundromat

The Guardian - UK

What is Shabana Mahmood proposing in ‘biggest ever’ policing reforms?

Among major changes planned by home secretary are abolishing most forces in England and Wales and creating a national crime agency

Evening Standard

‘British FBI’ to tackle national crime in major police overhaul

The National Police Service will be created to crack down on serious and complex crimes.

The Independent UK

New ‘British FBI’ team to tackle terrorism and gang crime in major police shake-up

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood will outline major police reforms on Monday with the number of forces expected to be slashed

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