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<p>The Government is committed to tackling the threat from Serious and Organised Crime
(SOC) and immigration related criminality. It has recently published a new SOC strategy
that commits to reducing SOC in the UK by disrupting and dismantling organised crime
groups and networks operating in and against the UK.</p><p>The National Crime Agency
(NCA), Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) network, Border Force and law enforcement
partners have specialised intelligence and investigative teams that are deployed across
the full range of SOC threats, including illicit finance, fraud, money laundering,
and immigration crime, to bring offenders to justice.</p><p>National, regional and
local operational activity is always prioritised by law enforcement according to the
threat, risk and harm posed.</p><p>This Government has increased NCA funding by more
than 40% since 2019 to support the development of essential capabilities needed to
tackle the full range of SOC threats.</p>
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