Protecting the South West from serious and organised crime. Not monitored 24/7. Do not report crime here. Call 101 or 999 in an emergency.
South West, England
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South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Our high streets should work for legitimate businesses, not criminals.
As part of #OpMachinize, an NCA-led crackdown on money laundering, every UK police force, along with Immigration Enforcement, Trading Standards, HMRC and Companies House are all working together to tackle crime hiding behind shop fronts.
Some high street businesses can be exploited to disguise criminal profits as legitimate earnings. This operation is about protecting our communities and our high streets from that exploitation.
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Report Fraud is urging the public to stay alert to telephone scams that spoof Caller ID, following a rise in reports of fraudsters posing as police officers.
Find out more: cityoflondon.police.uk/news/…
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Watch out for modern slavery red flags 🚩
Learn the signs of exploitation and online recruitment scams.
Tell us what you know and no one will ever know it was you.
Contact our independent charity on 0800 555 111 or search 'Crimestoppers UK'.
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
✅Choose passkeys over passwords wherever they are available.
🔐 Passkeys are a more secure alternative to passwords that you don't need to remember. They're created and managed safely by the software on your device(s).
🔗 Find out more: orlo.uk/ub52X
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
🔐 Do you know how to protect your social media and email accounts?
This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, join the Report Fraud webinar and learn how to:
✅ Secure your online accounts
✅ Recognise the warning signs of account compromise
✅ Protect your personal information online
📅 Thursday 29 October ⏰ 10-11am
Register now: orlo.uk/9tedH
#ReportFraud
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
A 30-year-old man has been jailed for more than three years for a drug offence following an investigation by @SWROCU
Two kilo blocks of cocaine were found after a van was stopped by officers on the M5 in South Gloucestershire in June.
More details: orlo.uk/WOLbO
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
A community is safer. A drug supply was shut down. A vulnerable person is no longer being exploited.
All because someone shared what they knew.
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously. No one will ever know it was you. Not even us.
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Be suspicious of ads that guarantee very high returns in a short time. Fraudsters don't just target your money, they target your trust.
Understanding how fraud works is one of the best ways to stop it ➡️ nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/w…
#StopInvestmentFraud #StopThinkFraud #ReportFraud #FCAFirmChecker
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Paul Johns, 61, of Shepton Mallet, was jailed for 30 months at Taunton Crown Court on Mon 21 Sept after previously admitted defrauding a vulnerable widow by abuse of position while working as a self-employed debt management adviser.
@SWROCU
More: orlo.uk/zoBPt
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
⚠️ If you've received a call that doesn't feel right, STOP! Hang up.
✅ Contact the organisation directly using the contact details on official correspondence or website, or by calling 159 for your bank.
Read more: stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.…
#ReportFraud
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
A man found in possession of a rifle, ammunition and illegal drugs has been sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today (18 September).
Ellis Kow, 25, of Courtney Way, in Kingswood, was sentenced to nine years and four months.
➡️ Read more: orlo.uk/4yGT5
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
🚨 £51M was stolen from pensioners through fraud by Abuse of Position.
ℹ️ Find out more about how to protect yourself and others from fraud by Abuse of Position: orlo.uk/Cddvl
#FraudByAP
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Organised gangs steal machinery and target wildlife to fund their other criminal activities or to launder money.
Do you know who’s involved? Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
We don't ask for your personal details, just what you've witnessed or know: crimestoppers-uk.org/give-in…
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
⚠️ Criminals stole over £21 million from courier fraud victims in 2025.
ℹ️ Banks or the police won't call and ask you to transfer money, or send a courier to your home to collect cards, cash or other valuables.
Read more: orlo.uk/tBw3g
#ReportFraud
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
We’re cracking down on waste crime.
We want to make those who dump waste illegally and fail to handle it correctly face fines of up to £5,000.
Learn more: gov.uk/government/news/pm-or…
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
We can all help to protect children from AI image abuse.
Read our latest guidance for parents and carers, developed in partnership with @NCA_UK @CEOPEducation, to understand how AI can be misused, why it matters and what you can do to keep your child safer online.
Access the free parent and carer guide at iwf.org.uk/ai.
#ChildOnlineSafety #AI #Resource #Parents
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Officers and customs officials seized a significant number of cigarettes, tobacco and other items in a multi-agency operation targeting criminality and exploitation in #NorthSomerset.
➡️ Read more: orlo.uk/cfsqL
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Victims from across the UK, including here in Gloucestershire, were victims in this case - the SWROCU is trying to identify those who may be entitled to compensation. Read more on the linked story below.
We are seeking to trace victims of a man who created a fake website claiming to sell luxury cars, as they may be entitled to compensation.
Read more ⬇️
rocu.cms.soh.police.uk/news/…
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
WARRANT | Neighbourhood officers in North Dorset worked with partners to execute a warrant at a business premises in #Gillingham as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected exploitation, immigration and financial offences.
A number of arrests were made as a result.
Read more: news.dorset.police.uk/news-a…
South West Regional Organised Crime Unit retweeted
Kids. Heatwaves. The job. Summer can be a lot, but we're here for you. Our 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line is for everyone working in policing in England and Wales who's experiencing a mental health crisis. It's independent and confidential. Find out more: oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line
