Police Overkill?

Overheal

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This was the scene in North London yesterday afternoon, as 600 cops in scary riot gear marched up a suburban street on their way to knock some thievin' heads together. The boys in blue made a beeline for 19 businesses situated on the Blackstock Road, a crime hotspot that, coincidentally or not, is just round the corner from the mosque where extremist preacher Abu Hamza used to preach from. Premises raided included a butcher's shop, internet cafe and greengrocer's.
The raid was not just about cellphones, however—although T-Mobile claims that 40 percent of its stolen phones go on to be used in the Blackstock Road area. Some of the other charges leveled against the suspects include drug dealing, money laundering and selling fake documents.
And the reason for 600 woodentops? Well, a bit like the Kaiser Chiefs, officers predicted a riot, so they sent an entire regiment of men down there. Seventy men were arrested, 300 stolen mobiles recovered, as well as (deep breath) 120 laptops, 110 cameras, 32 iPods and 20 satnavs. Oh, and 47 forged passports and driving licenses. I heart London.

Jimbo

Thats brilliant. The Gardai should let them swoop Dublin/Cork/Limerick, crime would be quelled for months

Bmark

Thats the only way to do it - wipe em all out in one go !!!!!!! the cops piss about too much in this country.

Sherifu

I hope they used the Imperial March!

EamonnKeane

Sherifu wrote: »

I hope they used the Imperial March!

Surely you mean Ride of the Valkyries?

OPENROAD

Looked great on the tv have to say. Know the area very well from match days at The Arsenal, would never have thought that about the area.

Schism

Proper order.

Makes a good statement of intent.

sunnyjim

Nice! 70 arrests. Good work!

Random

Bop bop bam bam bam lovin' it ..

AckwelFoley

Sgt Paddy would prob ring the suspect first and tell him to put on the kettle

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

"Well....?"
"We found this spoon, sir!"
"Good work!"