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At least 12 people who crossed the English Channel over the Bank Holiday weekend have been charged with illegal entry offenses, with four already jailed. The crackdown follows a surge in small boat arrivals last Saturday and Sunday.
London's Metropolitan Police will now upload more bodycam footage to the public domain, aiming to enhance transparency and restore public trust after a year of scrutiny over police conduct. The move follows a pilot program that showed a 30% rise in public confidence when footage was made available online.
A new national unit will target illicit businesses such as vape shops and mini-marts used by organised crime to launder money and traffic drugs. The unit, funded by £30m, aims to strip gangs of their High Street cover within two years.
Two men were arrested over the weekend after separate stops led to the discovery of cocaine and cash. One suspect, 42, faces charges linked to 13 wraps and £660 in cash, while the other, 50, was found with 15 wraps and £180. Both are due in court Tuesday on Class A supply charges.