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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. It resulted in 11 addresses in Leicester being searched and 14 men arrested.
The 10 men, aged between 23 and 68, arrested on suspicion of assisting unlawful immigration to a member state contrary to section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971 have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
One man has been charged with possession of identity cards with intent and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday March 4). Two men are being dealt with by the UK Border Agency for immigration offences, one man has been cautioned and now has been detained under immigration powers.
Latest News
If you don't use it... freeuse it! | |
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![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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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Illegal immigration operation results in 14 arrests | |
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![]() | Illegal immigration operation results in 14 arrests Police officers have carried out raids at a number of addresses in Leicester as part of a pre-planned operation aimed at targeting illegal immigration. The operation was led by detectives from Operation Rebutia, a team of police and immigration officers who target and investigate overseas criminality.... 04 Mar 2009 Illegal immigration operation results in 14 arrests |
Man sentenced after fraud offences | |
![]() | Man sentenced after fraud offences A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment for fraud offences. Shafiqullah Silab was found guilty on Tuesday, March 24 at Leicester Crown Court of possession of an identity card with intent.... 27 Mar 2009 Man sentenced after fraud offences |
Court success for Operation Rebutia | |
![]() | Court success for Operation Rebutia Ritesh and Kinita Patel Two illegal immigrants have been given custodial sentences after being found with 15 fraudulent passports in their possession. Ritesh Patel (30) and Kinita Patel (24) pleaded guilty to Possession of false identity documentation and Possession of an article with intent to commit fraud.... 23 Feb 2009 Court success for Operation Rebutia |
Two men sentenced for fraud offences | |
![]() | Two men sentenced for fraud offences Brando Sibayan Two men have been sentenced to a total of eight years imprisonment for fraud offences. Brando Sibayan (27/07/70) and Mandip Sharma (13/10/74) were sentenced to four years imprisonment each after pleading guilty today.... 08 May 2009 Two men sentenced for fraud offences |
Seven arrested during drugs raids in Leicester | |
![]() | Seven arrested during drugs raids in Leicester Seven people were arrested following a series of drugs raids by police in Leicester. Warrants, issued under the Misuse of Drugs Act, were executed at 11 addresses on Tuesday July 7 and Wednesday July 8 lead by officers from the City s Targeting Team supported by officers from neighbourhood action teams, the Tactical Support Group and Dog Unit.... 09 Jul 2009 Seven arrested during drugs raids in Leicester |
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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 |
Six drugs warrants carried out in Mountsorrel | |
![]() | Six drugs warrants have been executed in Mountsorrel and four people arrested for drug related offences and theft.... 23 Dec 2008 Six drugs warrants carried out in Mountsorrel |
Drugs Warrants carried out in New Parks | |
![]() | Drugs Warrants carried out in New Parks Police in New Parks have recovered drugs and a stolen motorcycle following the execution of two warrants at addresses in Carnoustie Road on Thursday 15 January. Four people were arrested and one formally cautioned in connection with the operation.... 21 Jan 2009 Drugs Warrants carried out in New Parks |
Man charged with fraud offences | |
![]() | 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 |
Two arrested following enforcements in Hinckley | |
![]() | Two arrested following enforcements in Hinckley Two more people have been arrested as part of large police operation in Hinckley to combat drug dealing. On Friday 13 January, officers from the Hinckley neighbourhood action team held a raid at an address in the Rugby Road area, Hinckley, where a 28 year old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis.... 28 Jan 2009 Two arrested following enforcements in Hinckley |
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Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
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![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 |
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Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
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![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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 |
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Creative graduates start up in business | |
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![]() | 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 |
Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial | |
![]() | 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 |
Family of manslaughter victim release statement | |
![]() | Family of manslaughter victim release statementSteve VidalToday, Sally Ann Wood (35) of Wyville Row in Leicester, was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court of the Manslaughter of Stephen Matthew Vidal. Following the verdict Stephen's family released the following statement: Steve was both a loving son, cherished father, devoted grandfather and a beloved family member.... 05 Aug 2009 Family of manslaughter victim release statement |
Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University | |
![]() | 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 |
Police protect the Special Olympic 'FLAME OF HOPE' | |
![]() | Police protect the Special Olympic 'FLAME OF HOPE'The Special Olympics Torch, the Flame of Hope will be escorted on the final leg of its journey to the opening ceremony, on Saturday July 25, by police officers and staff, by Special Olympics athletes, and representatives from event sponsors National Grid. Representatives from police forces across Great Britain have carried the original 1948 Olympic Torch over 800 miles as part of 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run.... 24 Jul 2009 Police protect the Special Olympic 'FLAME OF HOPE' |






