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Three jailed for drugs and firearms offences

Three men from a Merseyside-based organised crime group have been jailed for more than 65 years at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday (Monday 17 June) after their drugs and firearms deals were uncovered by NWROCU detectives when the encrypted communications platform ‘EncroChat’ was taken down by international law enforcement in 2020.

Drugs Firearms News NWROCU

Published: 14:00 18/06/2024

Heavy hearts and empty wallets: more than £94.7 million lost to romance fraud in the last ...

Romance seekers are urged to be on their guard as they look for love this summer, as reports of this devastating fraud have increased by over 8 per cent in the last year.

Fraud

Published: 13:00 17/06/2024

Four jailed for smuggling contraband into HMP Risley

Today (Thursday 13 June) at Liverpool Crown Court, two men and two women have been jailed for more than 12 years following a joint investigation between the NWROCU’s Prison Anti-Corruption Unit, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service’s Counter Corruption Unit, and HMP Risley.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 16:15 13/06/2024

Monthly Police Cyber Clinics launched across the Yorkshire and Humber Region

Cyber Clinics are going to be running each month raising awareness about cyber crime threats and offering advice and solutions to businesses and organisations.

Cyber crime News YHROCU

Published: 00:00 12/06/2024

One in the cells after targeted police action carried out to tackle fraud

A strike day has seen robust police work by the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) targeting fraud and illegal streaming of premium Sky content to help defund and dismantle wider organised crime.

Fraud NEROCU News

Published: 15:00 05/06/2024

Man Jailed for 5 Years for Possession of Illegal Firearms

A South Yorkshire man has been jailed for 5 years for possession of illegal firearms.

Firearms News YHROCU

Published: 00:00 03/06/2024

Final three handed sentences after a large and complex North East drug operation

A largescale drug investigation by the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) spanning almost two years has finally come to a close, with a total of 14 criminals sentenced.

Drugs NEROCU News

Published: 09:00 30/05/2024

LRO Event Hosted by Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit and South Yorkshire ...

Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU) and South Yorkshire Police jointly hosted a LRO (Lead Responsible Officer) event in Sheffield.

News YHROCU

Published: 00:00 29/05/2024

Updated: 00:00 29/05/2024

Man charged with sex offences

The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit can confirm that a 39 year old man was charged yesterday (Monday 27 May) with online child sex offences, reported to have taken place between August 2019 and May 2023.

Exploitation News NWROCU

Published: 12:00 28/05/2024

More than £28.7 million lost to courier fraudsters in the last year, with people in their ...

Pensioners are being urged to be vigilant after data revealed that more than £28.7 million was lost to courier fraud in the last year. People in their 80s are most likely to be targeted by criminals carrying out courier fraud, with this age range accounting for 43 per cent of all victims, data from Action Fraud shows.

Fraud News

Published: 10:00 28/05/2024

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