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Two jailed for major drug supply and money laundering operation

Two men from Greater Manchester have been sentenced today (Friday 27 June) at Manchester Crown Court for their involvement in a major cocaine trafficking and money laundering operation, uncovered through Operation Venetic - an international operation targeting criminals who used a mobile encryption service to try to evade detection.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 16:00 27/06/2025

Leyland man jailed following joint regional investigation into online sex offences

Last week (Friday 20 June) at Preston Crown Court, a Lancashire man was jailed for child sex offences following a joint investigation by the South West and North West Regional Organised Crime Units.

Exploitation News NWROCU

Published: 11:30 23/06/2025

Man jailed for role in UK-wide exploitation ring

A man who played a key role in a UK-wide human trafficking network has today been sentenced at Bolton Crown Court today (20 June) for his involvement in the sexual exploitation of vulnerable women.

Exploitation News NWROCU

Published: 15:12 20/06/2025

Predator jailed after sending sexually explicit messages to child

A predator has been jailed after engaging in sexual communications with someone he believed was a child.

NEROCU News

Published: 14:00 20/06/2025

Man from Liverpool charged with multiple drugs offences

A man from Liverpool has been charged with multiple drugs offences following a series of warrants carried out in the city earlier this week.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 10:00 20/06/2025

Man from Greater Manchester jailed for drug supply offences

Detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) welcome the sentencing of a man from Greater Manchester for drug offences.

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 10:00 17/06/2025

Three in prison after courier fraud investigation

Detectives from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) have secured jail sentences for organised criminals following their latest investigation into courier fraud.

Fraud NEROCU News

Published: 08:00 16/06/2025

Final sentencing marks conclusion of major drug investigation

The final sentencing in a major investigation into the large-scale importation and distribution of Class A drugs across the UK has taken place today (Friday 13 June), at Carlisle Crown Court, marking the conclusion of Operation Matrix, a long-running and complex investigation led by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU).

Drugs News NWROCU

Published: 15:00 13/06/2025

Organised Crime Group convicted of Importing and Supplying Class B Drugs

An organised crime group has been convicted following a proactive investigation led by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) for southern Wales.

Drugs News TARIAN

Published: 15:00 11/06/2025

Updated: 15:00 11/06/2025

Latest joint partner operation investigating pension fraud makes two arrests

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) joined forces with the Department for Work and Pensions after intelligence indicated individuals were claiming State Pension and Personal Independence Payments for someone who had died two years ago.

Fraud NEROCU News

Published: 09:00 11/06/2025

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