Liverpool Man Snared in Early Morning NCA Raid Over Crime Order Breaches
A 60-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested before dawn in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, for allegedly breaking multiple conditions of his Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO).
Crackdown on Drug Trafficking Offender
The man was detained around 6am on 5 July. The SCPO was imposed after his release from prison for drug trafficking. The suspected breaches include unauthorised use of mobile phones, vehicles, bank accounts, and travelling against order terms.
Major Search and Seizure Operation
National Crime Agency (NCA) officers raided two locations – the Boldon Colliery address and a property in Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock area. They seized mobile phones, documents, and a large sum of cash, now under forensic examination.
The NCA had support from Merseyside Police and the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) during the operation.
Warning from NCA Official
Alison Abbott from the NCA’s Lifetime Management of Offenders Team said: “These court orders are vital tools for preventing and deterring future offending. Once criminals come onto our radar, they never leave, and the NCA will take action over breaches.”
Breaking a Serious Crime Prevention Order can lead to up to five years in jail, an unlimited fine, or both.
