US EditionMet Police crackdown sees 1,000 stolen phones seized and 230 people arrested in one week
- The Metropolitan Police arrested 230 people in a week targeting the £50 million-a-year trade in stolen phones.
- Police seized 1,000 stolen phones during coordinated operations in hotspots like the West End and Westminster.
- Deputy Mayor Kaya Comer-Schwartz stated that personal robbery has decreased by 13% in London compared to last year.
- Met Deputy Commissioner Dame Lynne Owens emphasized the need for improved phone security to prevent the reselling of stolen devices.
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London Police Launch Major Operation Against Phone Snatching, Resulting In 230 Arrests In Just One Week
The Metropolitan Police have launched a significant operation against phone snatching in London, resulting in the arrest of 230 individuals and the recovery of over 1,000 mobile devices within just one week. Additionally, authorities reported that a group convicted of managing more than 5,000 stolen phones has been sentenced collectively to 18 years in prison. London Police Tackles Phone Snatching According to BBC News, law enforcement utilized …
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