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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Policing · HaringeyEight arrested in Haringey illegal gambling crackdown
Eight people have been arrested in Haringey following a police operation targeting businesses suspected of illegal gambling. The Metropolitan Police, working with the National Crime Agency and Immigration Enforcement, conducted the sweep on Green Lanes.
Haringey2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41- Policing · City of London
105 arrested in London-Essex border crackdown
A two-week police operation along the London-Essex border resulted in 105 arrests. Officers seized over three kilograms of cannabis, seven weapons, and 14 stolen vehicles, alongside £3,000 in cash.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 - Policing · London
Seven London councils refuse Home Office immigration raids
At least seven London councils have announced they will no longer cooperate with Home Office immigration enforcement raids. Newham Council became the latest to pass a motion limiting cooperation to legally mandated situations, following similar decisions by six other boroughs.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamLebanese Taverna Express licence suspended for one month
Lebanese Taverna Express in Hammersmith has had its licence suspended for one month following the discovery of an illegal worker. The restaurant faces a potential £40,000 penalty, and new conditions have been imposed on its operation.
Hammersmith and Fulham4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Policing · Waltham ForestWaltham Forest Council Condemned Over Immigration Raid Stance
Waltham Forest Council has been criticised by London Assembly members for its decision not to cooperate with Home Office immigration raids. The council stated it is committed to being a 'borough of sanctuary' and protecting vulnerable people.
Waltham Forest3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaChelsea noodle bar owner fined £196,000 over illegal workers
The owner of a Chelsea noodle bar has paid a £196,000 fine after seven people were discovered working illegally at the premises. The Home Office had initially imposed fines totalling £280,000 on Phat Phuc.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45