Metropolitan Police Disrupt Major Smuggling Ring of Stolen Phones to China
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Metropolitan Police Disrupt Major Smuggling Ring of Stolen Phones to China

The Metropolitan Police have successfully disrupted a major international smuggling ring believed to have shipped around 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China. This operation, the largest of its kind in the UK, highlights the police's commitment to combating organized crime and enhancing public safety. By tracking a single stolen iPhone, authorities were able to uncover this extensive network, aiming to recover stolen property and deter future thefts.

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