Man arrested in Wiltshire money laundering crackdown
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 15:32 · Archive
A 28-year-old man was arrested following police raids on a high street store and homes in Chippenham on Monday as part of a national crackdown on money laundering. Officers found suspected illegal vape liquid containing class B drugs during the operation.
The man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs. He was questioned and released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
The raids were part of Operation Machinize, a National Crime Agency-led operation targeting money laundering and criminality through cash-intensive high street businesses. Wiltshire Police worked with the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit, Immigration Enforcement and Trading Standards. Detective Inspector Steve Edwards said the initiative aims to 'disrupt and dismantle organised criminal networks operating within our high street business community', noting that organised crime groups use retail stores including vape shops, mini markets and barber shops as fronts to launder illegal profits and finance serious criminal activity.
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- Arrest in Wiltshire amid high street money laundering crackdownA man in his 20s has been arrested following a police raids at a high street store and homes.Gazette & Herald · 22 Oct, 14:53
- Arrest in Wiltshire amid high street money laundering crackdownA man in his 20s has been arrested following a police raids at a high street store and homes.Wiltshire Times · 22 Oct, 14:44
In this story: Wiltshire Police · National Crime Agency · Chippenham · South West Regional Organised Crime Unit · Steve Edwards
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