US EditionPolice raid barbers and vape shops suspected of being fronts for crime gangs
- Hundreds of barbershops and other businesses were raided in a nationwide operation targeting money laundering and modern slavery, according to the National Crime Agency officials.
- Operation Machinize involved 265 businesses across England and Wales, resulting in 35 arrests and 97 individuals identified as potential victims of modern slavery, the NCA reported.
- Ten shops were closed and more are expected to follow, with assets of over £1 million frozen during the operation.
- Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized the operation's importance in combating high street crime to restore community confidence and security.
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Police raided hundreds of hair salons in England
In England, police raided hundreds of hairdressing salons on high streets over three weeks as part of the fight against money laundering and human trafficking. Dozens of people were arrested and more than a million pounds frozen. Police identified 97 people suspected of falling victim to modern slavery.
Police Target Hundreds of Barber Shops in Major Operation Against Money Laundering
Police have conducted raids against hundreds of barber shops suspected of being fronts for money laundering, human trafficking, and other criminal activity. On Friday, the NCA announced that it had conducted raids on 265 barber shops and other cash-intensive businesses, arresting and questioning dozens of people, closing premises, and seizing cash and assets. The NCA said businesses such as barber shops, vape shops, American-themed sweet shops, …
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