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Police Raid Uncovers Hidden Compartments in Shops During Operation Against High Street Crime

Police raids in Lowestoft, Suffolk, uncovered hidden compartments in shops used to store illegal tobacco as part of Operation Machinize, a UK-wide initiative against high street crime. Security Minister Dan Jarvis noted the impact of such shops on legitimate businesses, while the Home Office announced plans to recruit additional officers to combat money laundering. The operation revealed the exploitation of workers in these establishments.

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Police raids in Lowestoft, Suffolk, uncovered hidden compartments in shops used to store illegal tobacco as part of Operation Machinize, a UK-wide initiative against high street crime. Security Minister Dan Jarvis noted the impact of such shops on legitimate businesses, while the Home Office announced plans to recruit additional officers to combat money laundering. The operation revealed the exploitation of workers in these establishments.

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What's really under the counter at the vape shop: The elaborate hidden chambers dodgy shop owners use to stash illicit goods

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Police Raid Uncovers Hidden Compartments in Shops During Operation Against High Street Crime