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New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
The UK government has launched a £30m High Street organized crime unit led by the National Crime Agency to target gangs using shops as fronts for illicit activities. The three-year crackdown follows a BBC investigation and aims to combat money laundering, drug trafficking, and illegal working.
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New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
May 19, 2026, 7:19 PM
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