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Crime & Safety · LondonGang converting guns across London jailed
A gang that converted blank-firing weapons into functional firearms for supply across London has been sentenced at Harrow Crown Court. The Metropolitan Police investigation recovered 14 converted weapons.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetCockfosters man charged with stabbing police officer
A 56-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a Metropolitan Police officer was stabbed in the leg. The incident occurred during a warrant execution in Cockfosters on Tuesday, September 29th. The officer is expected to recover.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetOfficer Stabbed in Cockfosters Raid on Organised Crime Group
A police officer sustained a leg injury during a dawn raid in Cockfosters as part of a large-scale investigation into an organised crime group. The operation led to 17 arrests across London and surrounding counties, involving over 800 officers.
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Crime & Safety · LondonThree jailed for 25 years over London phone trafficking ring
Three men have been sentenced to a total of 25 years in prison for their role in a large-scale operation smuggling stolen mobile phones from London to China. The group trafficked approximately 40 per cent of all stolen phones exported from the capital to China in 2024 and 2025.
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Crime & Safety · London£200m cocaine haul seized at London Gateway Port
Border Force officers at London Gateway Port in Essex intercepted 2.9 tonnes of cocaine worth over £200 million on 6 August 2026. Nine men were arrested and later released on bail. The National Crime Agency said the seizure disrupted organised crime profits.
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Crime & Safety · LewishamMet seizes £4m in Catford linked to organised crime
Metropolitan Police seized £4 million in cash and a kilogram of cocaine in Catford after stopping a vehicle. A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property. The Met called it one of London’s largest cash seizures.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonThree Essex men jailed for £225,000 Richmond jewellery raid
Three men from Essex have been sentenced to a total of 16 years and nine months for smashing a jewellery shop window in Richmond and stealing £225,000 of stock. The Metropolitan Police said the robbery on 31 January caused significant concern among local businesses and residents.
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Met Police seize £4m cash and cocaine in Catford raid
Metropolitan Police recovered an estimated £4 million in cash and 1 kilogram of cocaine during searches in Catford on 29 July 2026. A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property after officers stopped his vehicle and found £35,000 in cash.
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