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SEVENTEEN ARRESTS IN MAJOR JOINT POLICE OPERATION

More than 800 officers searched 24 addresses in a joint investigation involving the Metropolitan Police, HMRC and the FCA.

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THE OPERATION

Early-morning raids followed months of investigation. Addresses were searched across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.

REPORTED ARRESTS

Suspicions included organised crime participation, money laundering, tax evasion and other offences. The release reports arrests rather than findings of guilt; searches were continuing at publication.

OFFICER INJURED

A warrant officer was stabbed in the leg in Cockfosters. Police said the injuries were assessed as not life-changing. A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in connection with that incident.

THE TIMELINE

  1. Months before 29 September 2026

    Joint investigation

  2. 2026-09-29 early morning

    Raids and arrests

OFFICIAL POLICE REPORT

Report published by Metropolitan Police on 29 September 2026.

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