Blair unveils plan for 'British FBI'Press Association
Monday February 9, 2004
Tony Blair today announced a historic overhaul of Britain's law enforcement strategy, confirming government plans to create an FBI-style national force.
The prime minister hinted at other radical proposals which could feature in plans to target the country's most serious criminals.
The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) is expected to have more than 5,000 investigators concentrating on crimes such as drug trafficking, people smuggling and fraud.
During a visit to the national hi-tech crime unit in London's Docklands, Mr Blair said the new agency must be prepared to be "ruthless" to break down the complex networks established by international criminals, and he hinted that the burden of proof in organised crime cases may need to be lowered so that it is easier for police to secure convictions.
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