United Kingdom — National Crime Agency
Tracked across 50 events · 1808 articles · First seen Jun 08, 2025 · Last active Aug 22, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency is leading Operation Beaconport, a national review of child sexual exploitation cases, and has referred the first eight closed cases back to police forces for reinvestigation, aiming to correct past failures and seek justice for victims.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency led Operation Atlantic, an international law enforcement effort that froze $12 million in criminal proceeds and identified over 20,000 victims of approval phishing scams.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
On August 6, 2026, United Kingdom — Border Force officers at United Kingdom — London Gateway Port in Essex, acting on intelligence from the United Kingdom — National Crime Agency (NCA), seized approximately 2.9 tonnes…
Impact: Led the investigation and coordinated the seizure, reinforcing its role in combating drug trafficking.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency investigated Ronald Lord and played a key role in his conviction, demonstrating its effectiveness in combating organized crime.
Sep 08, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency arrested a man in connection with the cyberattack and is leading the ongoing investigation.
Sep 24, 2025 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency (NCA) led the investigation, raided the firearms factory, collected evidence, and arrested the individuals involved, ultimately thwarting their criminal operations.
Feb 24, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency is leading the investigation into the deaths of four migrants and the arrest of a suspect, working with French authorities.
Apr 10, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency investigated and prosecuted Jakub Jan Konkel, successfully disrupting a significant drug smuggling operation.
May 18, 2026 · 29 articles
Accidents
Impact: The NCA is leading the investigation into the cocaine seizure, coordinating with United Kingdom — Border Force and local police.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Coordinated the most-wanted campaign and celebrated the arrest.
Aug 05, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency is being called upon by survivors to establish a joint investigation team to oversee the United Kingdom — Metropolitan Police's work and uncover the international scope of the trafficking ring.
Jun 07, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: UK agency that coordinated with Spanish Police to arrest and extradite Gwinnett, demonstrating effective cross-border law enforcement.
Jul 16, 2026 · 14 articles
Domestic
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a major crackdown on illegal waste dumping, raising fines from £300 to £5,000, increasing the role of police and the United Kingdom — National Crime Agency, deploying more United Kingdom…
Impact: Will play a bigger role in tackling illegal waste crime, supporting enforcement and asset seizures.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: United Kingdom — National Crime Agency is assisting UK police forces, including United Kingdom — Thames Valley Police, in reviewing information from the Epstein files to enable a full and independent assessment.
Feb 19, 2026 · 254 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency (NCOZ) is a specific unit within the Czech Republic — Police of the Czech Republic involved in the investigation and public communication regarding the human trafficking case.
Jun 02, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency officers were part of the boarding team, inspecting documentation and paperwork on the Seizure of the Smyrtos, playing a crucial role in the law enforcement aspect of the operation. This highlights their involvement in combating illicit financial activities.
Jun 14, 2026 · 164 articles
Domestic
Impact: The UK's United Kingdom — National Crime Agency suffered a setback with the acquittal, as they had been investigating the case for 13 years. This outcome questions the effectiveness of their prosecution in this specific high-profile case.
Jun 17, 2026 · 78 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency is being called upon by survivor groups to establish a joint investigation team with the United Kingdom — Metropolitan Police to provide oversight and uncover the international scope of the alleged trafficking.
Jun 28, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: The NCA worked with international partners to secure Bullen's extradition and dismantle the smuggling network.
Jul 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Impact: Led the investigation; described the case as the largest cyber crime prosecution in the UK.
Jul 16, 2026 · 28 articles
Domestic
Impact: Assisted in the extradition of the suspect from Latvia to the UK.
Aug 05, 2026 · 20 articles
Accidents
Hackers breached the United Kingdom — Department for Education (DfE) in England, accessing approximately 607,000 records containing contact details such as telephone numbers and email addresses of individuals and organizations. The attack targeted the DfE's…
Impact: The NCA is investigating the breach, which may enhance its reputation but also adds to its workload. The outcome could influence future cybercrime enforcement priorities.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
On June 14, British commandos intercepted the sanctioned oil tanker Seizure of the Smyrtos in the English Channel, an operation hailed by then-Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a 'blow to Russia'. The vessel, allegedly part…
Impact: Participated in the boarding of the vessel, playing a key role in the enforcement action.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — National Crime Agency, alongside the United Kingdom — Crown Prosecution Service, decided against extraditing Kenneth Lim, stating that all UK victims would see justice through the Canadian sentencing.
May 28, 2026 · 79 articles
Domestic
Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, was extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Republic of Ireland on August 9, 2026. He was flown on an Republic of Ireland — Irish…
Impact: Assisted in investigations and previously seized drugs and cash linked to the group.
Aug 08, 2026 · 106 articles
Domestic
Impact: Received Suspicious Activity Reports; conducting internal investigation into alleged leaks.
Jul 09, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Impact: Supporting extradition and law enforcement cooperation.
Jul 31, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Investigating Controversies regarding COVID-19 contracts in the United Kingdom; the only criminal probe into PPE fraud.
Jul 14, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
At least five survivors of sexual abuse by Mohamed Al-Fayed, the late owner of Harrods, have been formally recognized by the UK United Kingdom — Home Office as victims of human trafficking. The conclusive grounds…
Impact: Statutory first responder in NRM referrals; involved in identifying trafficking victims.
Jul 26, 2026 · 29 articles
Domestic
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a crackdown on vape shops, betting shops, and rogue businesses as part of a plan to revitalize British high streets. The measures include requiring planning permission for new vape shops…
Impact: Agency that estimated £1bn of criminal cash is laundered through high street stores, supporting the need for action.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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