The Metropolitan Police arrest 17 people after a large dawn operation targeting a suspected organised crime group. Multiple outlets report that officers carried out raids early on, with the investigation leading to arrests in connection with the probe.
Around 800 officers are deployed across London and several counties. The raids reportedly take place at multiple residential addresses, with figures varying by outlet on the number of properties involved. One report says a Met officer is stabbed during the operation, while other details describe the scale and reach across London and surrounding areas.
The operation is described as being led by specialist Met detectives and supported by other agencies. Sources also mention involvement by HMRC and the Financial Conduct Authority. Outlets generally align on the overall scale of the police presence and the arrests, while differing on specific operational details such as how many addresses are raided and whether an officer is injured.
