More than 11,000 officers have embarked on a war against drugs in Britain, with hundreds of cannabis farms shut down. The large-scale operation, one involving every police force in England, Wales and Scotland, saw 200,000 cannabis plants seized.
More than 11,000 officers have embarked on a war against drugs in Britain, with hundreds of cannabis farms shut down.Operation Mille, the largest of its kind and one involving every police force in
Operation Mille targeted what law enforcement believe is a cash cow for organised crime gangs who are also involved in other offences such as money laundering, Class A drug smuggling, and violence. ‘This operation not only successfully disrupted a significant amount of criminal activity, but the intelligence gathered will also help inform future law enforcement across the country.
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