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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a drug smuggling operation that resulted in the seizure of 780kg of cocaine, valued at over £80m. The discovery followed a report of a container break-in in Northamptonshire in November 2021.
Northamptonshire Police arrested a London man on suspicion of malicious communications after a threatening call triggered a lockdown at Earl Spencer Primary School on 23 September 2026. Officers will remain at the school for reassurance, while a separate toy‑gun incident affected St James Primary.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.