A new report warns that the National Crime Agency- at the heart of Keir Starmer 's plan to 'smash the gangs' - is 'on its knees' and losing more officers than it recruits.
The National Crime Agency - which is at the heart of Keir Starmer 's plan to 'smash the gangs' - is 'on its knees' and losing more officers than it recruits.
The NCA is at the heart of the Prime Minister's plans to 'smash' people smugglers in the Channel. File image of an NCA officer These problems are being 'exacerbated' by the unwillingness of the government to invest in the agency, according to the report. Its staff are paid less than those in the civil service and the private sector - and less than the police.
'The Agency is world leading in many areas, and has achieved significant and continued success over its decade in operation. Last year alone, our officers made more than 4,700 disruptions, our most ever and more than a dozen every single day. 'Last month, we announced 100 extra National Crime Agency officers who will work with partners across Europe to smash the criminal smuggling gangs that are driving dangerous small boat crossings, which is on top of the 50 per cent uplift in NCA officers stationed in Europol.'
In some instances, those found guilty of misconduct were allowed to rejoin their teams or move to other government departments or police forces.Inspectors said many staff felt 'poor behaviour isn't worth reporting because senior leaders tolerate it.'
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