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News · 26 January 2026

UK to Establish National Police Service for Complex Crime

UK to Establish National Police Service for Complex Crime

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The UK government intends to launch a National Police Service to combat increasingly complex national and international crime. This initiative aims to unite top talent and cutting-edge technology, building upon existing counter-terrorism policing capabilities. The National Police Service (NPS) will be established in England and Wales to tackle crimes such as terrorism, fraud and organised crime that are not constrained by areas.

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