'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & Law

Mandy, a crime investigator, received death threats from a Kurdish crime gang, forcing her to move. She is one of 24 Trading Standards officers facing intimidation and violence from gangs operating in mini-marts and vape shops. A recent survey shows that 96% of front-line teams deal with organized crime, with over 70% of officers experiencing threats of violence.
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