Day of action in the Woolwich Town Centre

Day of action in the Woolwich Town Centre

Operation Zoridon a day of action took place in Woolwich town centre

Operation Zoridon is a Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) operation aimed at disrupting businesses that buy and sell stolen goods, particularly those linked to organised shoplifting networks in London. The operation focuses on identifying and closing down premises that handle stolen property, thereby reducing opportunities for offenders to profit from retail crime. Officers visited 3 businesses resulting in 2 arrests.

Key features of the operation include:

Targeting shops and businesses suspected of handling stolen goods.

Using SelectaDNA, a forensic marking technology that helps trace stolen items back to retailers

Working with partners including local authorities, Trading Standards, Licensing Teams, Border Force and the London Fire Brigade.

Conducting warrants, licensing checks and closure orders against offending premises.

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(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Woolwich Arsenal SNT)