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New police data-sharing to target organised crime

• Summary: UK police will now access European vehicle data in seconds to help investigate organised crime faster.
• Why it matters: Quicker access to vehicle information helps police track suspects and criminal networks more efficiently across borders.
• Who is affected: Police forces investigating organised crime, and potentially anyone whose vehicle data is shared between UK and European systems.
• What happens next: Police will begin using this new data-sharing system to support ongoing investigations.

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