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21 people arrested in major half-term operation

More than 96,000 faces were scanned, and 16 arrests came from the technology as officers targeted wanted suspects and hotspot areas.

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Essex Police made 21 arrests after live facial recognition cameras scanned 96,000 faces across eight towns during school half-term, with 16 suspects identified.

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21 people arrested in major half-term operation

Essex Police made 21 arrests after live facial recognition cameras scanned 96,000 faces across eight towns during school half-term, with 16 suspects identified.

·Colchester, United Kingdom
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The Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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