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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Crime Data · HounslowHounslow shops found selling illegal medicines and vapes
A joint operation by Hounslow Trading Standards and the Metropolitan Police uncovered a significant quantity of illegal goods in shops across the borough. Seizures included unregulated medicines, counterfeit tobacco, and vapes, with authorities linking the trade to organised crime.
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Crime Data · EnfieldCounterfeit goods worth £2,000 seized in Edmonton operation
Enfield Council and the Metropolitan Police seized counterfeit products, including AirPods and phone accessories, from 15 Edmonton shops. The operation aimed to combat mobile phone theft and disrupt illegal supply chains, with seized items estimated to be worth £2,000.
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Crime Data · Barking and DagenhamBarking and Dagenham firm fined £11,700 for selling illicit goods
Maramureseanul Ltd and its director Bogdan Vasile Bota have been ordered to pay over £11,700 after illicit tobacco, alcohol, and unauthorised medicines were discovered at two Barking and Dagenham stores. The penalties followed inspections by Barking and Dagenham Council's trading standards team.
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