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15/05/2013
Met Mount 'Largest Ever' Raid Operation
The Metropolitan Police have carried out co-ordinated raids at some 75 addresses across London, arresting 52 people.
Over 1,000 officers took part in the raids, which targeted burglars and drug offenders.
The Met worked alongside Tower Hamlets Council and other specialist police teams in what was described as the largest ever "pre-planned single arrest operation".
A police statement said items a large number of stolen items were recovered.
All those arrested are currently being held at police stations across London.
The investigation continues.
(MH/CD)
Over 1,000 officers took part in the raids, which targeted burglars and drug offenders.
The Met worked alongside Tower Hamlets Council and other specialist police teams in what was described as the largest ever "pre-planned single arrest operation".
A police statement said items a large number of stolen items were recovered.
All those arrested are currently being held at police stations across London.
The investigation continues.
(MH/CD)
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