Over 100 suspects were arrested in London during Operation Baselife, targeting phone thieves and shoplifters with undercover police ‘interceptors’ in unmarked vehicles. Launched on November 3, the operation has resulted in 140 arrests for various crimes, including drug possession. Officers are patrolling ‘micro-beats’ around areas like Oxford Street to build community relationships and gather intelligence. Superintendent Natasha Evans emphasized the focus on shoplifting and violence against women, particularly as the holiday season approaches.
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