We should, we suppose, be pleased about the formation of the National Crime Agency, a body which came into existence today, 07 October. From what we can gather, it appears to be a UK-wide agency to take on organised crime syndicates and other criminal activities that local, or even national, police bodies have been unable to contain. Apparently, one of the agency's most important assets will be Serious Crime Prevention Orders!
"I want one-to-one marking for organised crime. There will be a named officer who owns that individual 24/7, 365 days of the year. The orders, like a super Asbo, can involve someone having to surrender a passport, only being allowed £200 in their wallet at any one time, and having to tell the police if they open a new bank account". Believe it or not, this quotation came from Gordon Meldrum, head of Organised Crime for the National Crime Agency!
Add this lot to Police Scotland and we have a ready-made recipe for disaster. And what happens if hoodlums keep only £199.99 in their wallets?
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