Police told to crack down on high street crime
Crime / Tue 19th May 2026 at 06:21am
POLICE forces in Essex and Kent are to receive a share of £20m funding aimed at tackling organised crime on high streets reports the BBC.
The Home Office said it would lead to rogue barber shops, vape stores, mini-marts and sweet shops linked to gangs being raided and shut down.
A new joint unit involving both police forces is expected to be set up, bringing together officers, government departments and local authorities to bust crime.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c302jpjpe5mo
Paul
2026-05-19 11:57:03
That half of the shops in Harlow that will be closed down. What about the dealers operating out of garage blocks,cycle paths,parks and shoping areas across the town.
Mr George
2026-05-19 14:09:39
Do you report them Paul?
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