BREAKING NEWS
Police Crack Gang Smuggling Up to 40,000 Stolen iPhones to China
London, UK - In a major operation, the Metropolitan Police has dismantled an international gang suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China in the past year. 18 suspects have been arrested and over 2,000 stolen devices discovered.
The investigation was triggered after a victim electronically tracked their stolen iPhone to a warehouse near Heathrow Airport on Christmas Eve last year. Police believe the gang could be responsible for exporting up to half of all phones stolen in London.
This operation is the UK's largest ever against phone thefts, with 28 properties raided in London and Hertfordshire. The suspects used sophisticated methods to evade detection, but police say they have now been brought to justice.
The impact of this gang's activities is significant, with thousands of people affected by stolen phones. Police are working to reunite victims with their devices and bring the full weight of the law against those responsible.
This is a developing story, with further details expected to emerge as the investigation continues.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
