The dodgy sticks are sold by criminals to users who then pirate content including sports games, Hollywood movies and more
Police say they are 'homing in' on illegal Amazon Fire TV Stick users and have arrested a man as part of a crackdown on illegal streaming.
A 42-year-old man was arrested for using kit to distribute telly shows, films, and sports exclusive to Sky TV packages for free via illegal streams. He was arrested under a raft of acts including the Proceeds of Crime Act, Computer Misuse Act, and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act.He's now out on bail while the investigation continues, BirminghamLive reports.
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