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London Police Raid Phone-Snatching Gang, Four Arrested

2/27/2026

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The City of London police conducted a dawn raid on February 26, 2026.
Four men were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit theft and fraud in connection with a phone-snatching gang suspected of stealing over £300,000.
The incidents occurred between September 2024 and December 2025.
The group allegedly targeted intoxicated or unsuspecting victims to unlock their phones and steal thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency.
All four men remain in custody.

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The City of London police conducted a dawn raid on February 26, 2026.
Four men were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit theft and fraud in connection with a phone-snatching gang suspected of stealing over £300,000.
The incidents occurred between September 2024 and December 2025.
The group allegedly targeted intoxicated or unsuspecting victims to unlock their phones and steal thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency.
All four men remain in custody.