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A Northumberland man has been charged following an alleged attempted theft from an ATM in Powburn – after using explosive tactics.
School and college students from across the region are being urged to put their cyber skills to the test and demonstrate their computer talents as a popular competition organised by cyber policing experts returns for another year.
Two members of an organised criminal network which sought to commit theft in the North East have been jailed.
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This morning (Thursday 18 September) a series of coordinated dawn raids across Merseyside and North Wales have led to the arrest of four men and two women as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of Class A drugs, led by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU).
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Two men from Liverpool have been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court today (Friday 12 September) after pleading guilty to a series of drug offences, following an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Thanks to officer’s quick actions, three suspects have been remanded at court following an investigation into fraud and money laundering.
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A former Prison Custody Officer who was jailed for smuggling drugs and tobacco into HMP Forest Bank has now been ordered to pay back thousands of pounds under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
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A child sexual predator has been jailed – despite his efforts to evade being caught.
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Today at Preston Crown Court, former Probation Officer Leonie Wilkinson was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 120 hours of community service. This follows a thorough investigation into her misconduct while employed at HMP Preston.
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Warrants executed at seven addresses as part of robust action to tackle suspected cannabis farming and money laundering.