Falkirk police highlight the scourge of organised crime

If you think organised crime can only be found in big cities and in episodes of Line of Duty then Falkirk police want to set you straight.

By James Trimble

Published 16th Feb 2022, 17:48 GMT

Updated 17th Feb 2022, 10:37 GMT

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Organised crime is defined as planned and coordinated criminal behaviour and conduct by people working together on a continuing basis.

Acknowledging these organised crime networks even stretch into areas like Falkirk, the force has issued information and advice to stop people becoming part of an Organised Crime Group (OCG).

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Criminal gangs are involved with drugs, fraud, human trafficking, cybercrime, rural crime and crimes of violence. All these activities harm your local community and legitimate businesses.

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“If you know or suspect someone is involved in serious and organised crime, you can contact Crimestoppers or contact police on 101 or 999 in an emergency."

There are also a number of online resources for those worried about a someone becoming involved in organised crime, including No Knives, Better Lives, Think U Know and Action for Children.

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