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Project Machinize: North East activity as part of national operation

During March, police across England and Wales have been taking part in dedicated operations targeting those using money laundering to fund wider serious and organised crime like drug and firearm supply, child exploitation, human trafficking, and modern slavery.

NEROCU News
Published: 08:00 11/04/2025

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Joint operation held to investigate forced labour

More than 30 officers from Cleveland Police, the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) and Immigration Enforcement took part in a special operation investigating forced labour.

Exploitation NEROCU News
Published: 09:00 07/04/2025

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Former police officer jailed for child sex offences

A former police officer who pleaded guilty to offences under the Sexual Offences and Protection of Children Acts has been sentenced to two years and eights months at Exeter Crown Court today (Thursday April 3).

Exploitation News SWROCU
Published: 16:07 03/04/2025

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Insurance fraudster ordered to pay back criminal gains

A chartered loss adjuster jailed for fraudulently submitting a series of fake insurance claims using relatives’ identities, has been ordered to repay criminal gains of more than £200,000.

ERSOU Fraud News
Published: 11:00 02/04/2025

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Postal fraud warning after regional arrests

Officers are urging the public to remain vigilant after three suspected parcel fraudsters have been arrested across the region after victims lose almost £20k.

Fraud NEROCU News
Published: 09:00 31/03/2025