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Four men charged following heroin smuggling operation

Detectives in Leicestershire have charged four men in connection with a heroin smuggling operation.

The charges relate to an investigation launched following the interception of £1.3 million of heroin at a freight forwarding company near Birmingham.

The four men, aged 43, 44, 47 and 65 are due to appear at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday, May 27.

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If you don't use it... freeuse it!

Leicestershire,Loughborough

11 February 2010If you don't use it. .... 11 Feb 2010 If you don't use it... freeuse it!

Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby

Police,Loughborough

Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in GrobyPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault of two teenage boys in Groby. The incident happened at around 6.... 11 Feb 2010 Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Police,Loughborough

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers

Police,Loughborough

Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers. Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10.... 11 Feb 2010 Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers

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Police,Loughborough

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Two men have today been found guilty of drugs offences after it was discovered they were involved in importing millions of pounds worth of heroin into the country.
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Man charged following operation targeting illegal immigration

Police,Loughborough

Man charged following operation targeting illegal immigration Officers who carried out an operation aimed at targeting illegal immigration have now charged a man. The operation, which was led by detectives from Operation Rebutia, a team of police and immigration officers who target and investigate overseas criminality, and supported by officers from Leicestershire Constabulary, was carried out yesterday Tuesday March 3.... 04 Mar 2009 Man charged following operation targeting illegal immigration

Man sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for drugs offences

Police,Loughborough

Man sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for drugs offencesJohn Uche WilliamsA man has today been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for conspiracy to import class A drugs. John Uche Williams (30) of West Green Lane, London was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court earlier today (Friday December 18)after a 2 week long trial.... 18 Dec 2009 Man sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for drugs offences

Man charged for burglary offences

Police,Loughborough

Man charged for burglary offences Officers from Harborough local policing unit have charged a 25-year-old man with burglary offences. The charges relate to a number of offences committed between late December 2008 and early February 2009 in the Southern Estate area of Harborough.... 27 Feb 2009 Man charged for burglary offences

Operation Clawback hailed huge success

Police,Loughborough

Operation Clawback hailed huge success A massive police operation came to an end at Leicester Crown Court after the last of 16 defendants were sentenced for money laundering offences. Codenamed Operation Clawback, the investigation followed on from Leicestershire Constabulary s largest ever money laundering enquiry Operation Lucky.... 07 Jul 2009 Operation Clawback hailed huge success

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£41M of Cannabis Seized

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Leicestershire police has charged three local men with drug importation offences as part of an ongoing joint investigation with the Serious Organised Crime Agency... 19 Apr 2008 £41M of Cannabis Seized

Man charged with fraud offences

Police,Loughborough

Man charged with fraud offences Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary have charged a 36-year-old local man with fraud offences. The man has been charged with three counts of with intent to defraud creditors (customers).... 21 Jan 2009 Man charged with fraud offences

Man charged with robbery

Police,Loughborough

Man charged with robbery Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary have charged an 18-year-old man with robbery. The charges relate to a robbery in Fosse Road North on Thursday, January 22.... 23 Jan 2009 Man charged with robbery

Man charged with section 18 wounding

Police,Loughborough

Man charged with section 18 wounding A man has been charged with Section 18 wounding following an incident in Highfields. The charges relate to an incident in Pluto Close on Monday, February 2 2009.... 12 Feb 2009 Man charged with section 18 wounding

Man charged with Murder

Police,Loughborough

Man charged with Murder A man has been charged with murder following the death of a Polish man at an address on Western Road. Detectives launched an investigation after the body of Mr Krystian Jerzy Gidek (26) was found shortly after 5pm on Monday February 16.... 21 Feb 2009 Man charged with Murder

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

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A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

Cannabis Farm Closed

cannabis

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

police

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Police,Loughborough

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

mathematics

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

Cannabis Farm Closed

cannabis

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

police

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Police,Loughborough

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

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Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial

Police,Loughborough

Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trialClockwise from top left: Gaffar, Mirza, Desai and KhanA PCSO has been praised today after his actions helped to secure the prosecution of four men for GBH, kidnap, false imprisonment, robbery and blackmail. At around 8.... 13 Nov 2009 Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial

Don't be dead in the water this summer

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Parents preparing for summer are being urged to think before buying blow-up arm-bands and rings County Council Trading Standards officers are encouraging people to check that buoyancy aids will really do the job before grabbing the nearest inflatable off the shelf. Not all products are meant to be used to help a child stay above water and even if they will float, if the item is a toy, such as an inflatable animal or giant ring, it will not necessarily be manufactured to the same safety standards as something specifically designed to help a child learn to swim.... 09 Apr 2008 Don't be dead in the water this summer

Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University

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Professor Stephen Hawking to deliver 50th Anniversary lecture at University of Leicester The University of Leicester will be making history on Wednesday 28th May when one of the best-known and most remarkable scientists of our time will talk on the beginning of time and the cosmos. As part of the University s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Stephen Hawking, CBE, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, will discuss theories on the origin of the Universe in a public lecture.... 01 May 2008 Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University

Creative graduates start up in business

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services 7 July 2009 Creative graduates start up in business Four graduates from De Montfort and Loughborough Universities have won 1000 each plus business support to start up new creative businesses in Leicestershire:Emma Amies is setting up a new lingerie brand using fresh fabrics and styles from the 1950s. Emma previously worked as a Town Planner as well as designing wind farms for a green electricity company.... 09 Jul 2009 Creative graduates start up in business

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Police,Loughborough

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall