'Britain's FBI' is launched
The National Crime Agency to tackle the country's most serious organised crimes, dubbed 'Britain's FBI', is launched today. It is the third major reorganisation of crime agencies in 15 years.
Five arrests in NCA's first major operation
Five people have been arrested as part of a crackdown on suspected identity fraudsters in the first major operation led by the new National Crime Agency.
Officers carried out early morning raids today in Liverpool, Warrington, Bromley, south east London, Brentwood, Essex, and Troon.
The arrested individuals are suspected of fraudulently applying for genuine passports or driving licences using hijacked or stolen identities.
The arrests followed months of planning involving major agencies such as the Metropolitan Police Service, National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, HM Passport office and the DVLA.
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