Police unit set up to target organised crime arrest over 250 shoplifters

Police unit set up to target organised crime arrest over 250 shoplifters

Operation Opal has identified over 600 suspects and recovered tens of thousands of pounds worth of stolen gear resulting in 257 arrests and 22 deportations

UK police unit disrupts organised retail crime gangs

A specialist UK police intelligence unit has disrupted organised retail crime gangs operating across England and Wales, according to the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).The post UK police unit disrupts organised retail crime gangs appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

Opal reports major blows to organised retail crime gangs

National intelligence unit sees 257 arrests for organised retail crime in first two years of operation73 percent reduction in offending by organised crime groups referred into the unitMore than 118 years’ worth of prison sentences handed outA national policing intelligence unit set up to combat organised retail crime has helped secure 257 arrests, disrupt dozens of criminal gangs and contribute to more than 118 years of prison sentences within i…

Opal team makes 257 arrests targeting retail crime gangs

A specialist Organised Retail Crime (ORC) team within Opal (policing’s national intelligence unit for serious organised acquisitive crime) has made 257 arrests in its first two years of operation. Offenders linked to the unit’s work have received more than 118 years’ worth of prison sentences and the unit has actioned 22 deportations. The team has reported a 73% reduction in offending by organised crime groups referred to the unit. Funded by the…

Opal data shows fight against criminal gangs behind retail crime is not new

Coinciding with the government announcement of a new High Street Organised Crime Unit, policing’s national intelligence unit, formed two years ago, has released figures showing that it has issued hundreds of arrests and disrupted a series of criminal gangs. Funded by the Home Office and… This story continues at Opal data shows fight against criminal gangs behind retail crime is not new Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail