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2:00pm Wednesday 14th November 2007
MORE THAN 800 police officers carried out dawn raids today in Hampshire's biggest ever crackdown on organised crime.
The officers, backed up by specialist armed teams, forced their way into flats and houses in the hunt for drugs and firearms dealers.
Latest police figures reveal that at least 50 people have been arrested.
Most of the 37 addresses were in the Southampton area with a further two in Winchester, one in Eastleigh and one in Hythe.
Officers from the force support unit based at Netley used steel enforcers to break down doors at the properties.
Simultaneous raids were also carried out in London, Slough and the Midlands. So far more than 50 warrants have been executed. It is expected that dozens of arrests will be made.
The raids are the latest phase of Operation Phoenix, a Hampshire pre-planned operation also designed to capture people forging ID documents and handling stolen goods.
The initiative, the biggest ever to be carried out in Hampshire, follows more than two years of planning by the serious and organised crime unit.
FIND OUT WHERE THE RAIDS TOOK PLACE
Hiram Hackenbacker, Tracey Island says...
7:40am Wed 14 Nov 07
Andrew wrote:Two years to plan? Many of those convicted will get out of jail in less time than that. Let's hope the Police have started planning the next operation then.
Great to see OUR police acting proactively instead of reactively to clear some of the vermin off our streets.
Observer, says...
8:24am Wed 14 Nov 07
Ted, Soton says...
8:53am Wed 14 Nov 07
Hiram Hackenbacker wrote:Anything positive to say?!?
Andrew wrote: Great to see OUR police acting proactively instead of reactively to clear some of the vermin off our streets.Two years to plan? Many of those convicted will get out of jail in less time than that. Let's hope the Police have started planning the next operation then.
Denzil, Romsey says...
8:59am Wed 14 Nov 07
Hiram Hackenbacker, Tracey Island says...
9:07am Wed 14 Nov 07
Ted wrote:My comment is aimed at the way these criminals will be out of jail all too soon. On the basis of the report, the Police will forever be playing catchup. I bet a number Police officers feel the same way.
Hiram Hackenbacker wrote:Anything positive to say?!? It probably took 2 years to plan to ensure that ALL the evidence is rock solid to gurantee convictions. Are you suggesting that these kind of operations shouldn't be carried out? The courts are responsible for sentencing - not police.Andrew wrote: Great to see OUR police acting proactively instead of reactively to clear some of the vermin off our streets.Two years to plan? Many of those convicted will get out of jail in less time than that. Let's hope the Police have started planning the next operation then.
united front, soton says...
9:07am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:correct.
What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.
Bemused, says...
9:23am Wed 14 Nov 07
united front wrote:Don't see you two idiots volunteering to go instead.
Denzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
Denzil, Romsey says...
9:25am Wed 14 Nov 07
Bemused wrote:No, because i wasn't bullied at school and i don't have a major attitude problem
united front wrote:Don't see you two idiots volunteering to go instead.Denzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
Dawn, says...
9:32am Wed 14 Nov 07
united front, soton says...
9:40am Wed 14 Nov 07
Bemused wrote:its not my job, next question .
united front wrote:Don't see you two idiots volunteering to go instead.Denzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
United dunce, says...
9:45am Wed 14 Nov 07
united front, soton says...
9:46am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:hahaha!
Bemused wrote:No, because i wasn\'t bullied at school and i don\'t have a major attitude problemunited front wrote:Don\'t see you two idiots volunteering to go instead.Denzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
Denzil, Romsey says...
9:48am Wed 14 Nov 07
United dunce wrote:Just like you your therory is wrong! He is now an internet friend though. Good minds think alike.
I have a theory that 'Dense il' and 'United front' are one in the same. Their postings all appear at similar times, use very similar language and oth seem to continually back each other up/show supppot to each others ridiculous comments. I hope they are one in the same. It means at least there is one less buffoon talking nonsense on this site.
luckyjim, southampton says...
9:49am Wed 14 Nov 07
Paul Redknapp-French, P*rtsmouth says...
9:51am Wed 14 Nov 07
united front, soton says...
9:52am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:ahmen son. would it be possible that two people have the same views....never that would be very un-common in this day and age. were a couple of pain in the arses because we dont agree with what were told to.
United dunce wrote: I have a theory that 'Dense il' and 'United front' are one in the same. Their postings all appear at similar times, use very similar language and oth seem to continually back each other up/show supppot to each others ridiculous comments. I hope they are one in the same. It means at least there is one less buffoon talking nonsense on this site.Just like you your therory is wrong! He is now an internet friend though. Good minds think alike.
united front, soton says...
9:55am Wed 14 Nov 07
skippy, over the rainbow says...
9:56am Wed 14 Nov 07
United Dunce, says...
10:02am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil, Romsey says...
10:04am Wed 14 Nov 07
United Dunce wrote:Ha ha ha don't cry! No wonder you call yourself dunce.
Ignore United front and Denzil campaign Officially launched today on this site. I would urge all poters of comments to immediately ignore any post made by these/this idiot/idiots(see my one and the same theory) Idiotic troll/trolls out to disrupt
united front, soton says...
10:09am Wed 14 Nov 07
watchdog, here, there and everywhere says...
10:20am Wed 14 Nov 07
united front, soton says...
10:24am Wed 14 Nov 07
watchdog wrote:whats that? .com or .co ?
Hey Denzil and United Front get back to www.b-anter where you belong
Denzil, Romsey says...
10:28am Wed 14 Nov 07
watchdog wrote:Maybe later. I am enjoying myslef too much.
Hey Denzil and United Front get back to www.b-anter where you belong
F12, says...
10:34am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil, Romsey says...
10:36am Wed 14 Nov 07
F12 wrote:You are about as funny as a night on the pi$$ in Eastleigh.
Shame your spell checker got bored and went home>
Denzil, says...
10:36am Wed 14 Nov 07
F12, says...
10:42am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil, Romsey says...
10:44am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:Yup, that was well funny Mr Dunce. You fool nobody. Go and pick up your giro you complete waster.
Sorry, everyone, it's just that I got caught stealing ladies underwear from washing lines recently, and am a bit confused and sensitive as a result
Denzil, says...
10:45am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil, Romsey says...
10:46am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:You forgot my location you complete tool.
That's fair enough, F12. I understand. Thanks for being the better man
123, Soton says...
10:48am Wed 14 Nov 07
pesstar, says...
10:55am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:Never seen anyone so brainless like you Denzil, why dont you do something usefull than talking nonsence here
Sorry, everyone, it's just that I got caught stealing ladies underwear from washing lines recently, and am a bit confused and sensitive as a result
Travis, Southampton says...
11:02am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil, Romsey says...
11:03am Wed 14 Nov 07
pesstar wrote:It's ok. Some plank called united dunce stole my user name because i speak for middle class Britain and he doesn't like it. I don't expect everyone to understand.
Denzil wrote: Sorry, everyone, it's just that I got caught stealing ladies underwear from washing lines recently, and am a bit confused and sensitive as a resultNever seen anyone so brainless like you Denzil, why dont you do something usefull than talking nonsence here
pesstar, says...
11:15am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:Middle class!!!! I dont think so.....
pesstar wrote:It\'s ok. Some plank called united dunce stole my user name because i speak for middle class Britain and he doesn\'t like it. I don\'t expect everyone to understand.Denzil wrote: Sorry, everyone, it\'s just that I got caught stealing ladies underwear from washing lines recently, and am a bit confused and sensitive as a resultNever seen anyone so brainless like you Denzil, why dont you do something usefull than talking nonsence here
Big Steve, Southampton says...
11:19am Wed 14 Nov 07
Travis wrote:Could you expand on that, please?
One day a real rain will come, and wash all the scum off the streets.
Denzil, Romsey says...
11:30am Wed 14 Nov 07
Harry Remmington, New Forest says...
11:37am Wed 14 Nov 07
Waiting, says...
11:39am Wed 14 Nov 07
George, says...
11:42am Wed 14 Nov 07
united front wrote:Nope, not for a load of weed dealers. If you read one of the numerous other parallel pieces of propaganda, ahem, stories I mean, the raids were on suppliers of class 'A' drugs
Denzil wrote:correct.
What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough.
Our Police are useless.
Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone
knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking
officers off their lunch/dinner breaks.
riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers
,tut tut
Denzil, Romsey says...
11:43am Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:Do shut up united dunce. At least you remembered my location this time. You complete tool.
Could the imposter Denzil please stop it! I'm trying to confess my problems, as a step in my therapy, and he's getting in the way
united front, soton says...
12:26pm Wed 14 Nov 07
George wrote:i dont doubt that the officers themselfs are doing the best they can but the actual system they work to is ****. they do have alot against them , it is unfair to them as human beings.
united front wrote:Nope, not for a load of weed dealers. If you read one of the numerous other parallel pieces of propaganda, ahem, stories I mean, the raids were on suppliers of class 'A' drugs Can we stop moaning at the police for everything, though? As far as I'm concerned they're doing a fantastic job considering the enormous hurdles placed in their way. If my employer so actively sought to hinder me in my duties, I'd simply quit and get another job. Hats off to the boys in blue for limping on as best they can, they're completely powerless to do the job as intended, and any attempts to instigate change will result in their dismissalDenzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
ssssh, says...
1:08pm Wed 14 Nov 07
why boast when theres nothing to boast about?!!
united front, soton says...
1:15pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Len Viaduct, says...
2:55pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Harry Hill, says...
4:16pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil, Romsey says...
4:41pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Tosh, Soton says...
5:54pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:I consider myself to be part of "middle class Britain" and your views certainly don't represent mine.
pesstar wrote:It's ok. Some plank called united dunce stole my user name because i speak for middle class Britain and he doesn't like it. I don't expect everyone to understand.Denzil wrote: Sorry, everyone, it's just that I got caught stealing ladies underwear from washing lines recently, and am a bit confused and sensitive as a resultNever seen anyone so brainless like you Denzil, why dont you do something usefull than talking nonsence here
Denzil, Romsey says...
6:12pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Tosh wrote:Both as it happens. My point is, all Police have massive chips on their shoulders.
Denzil wrote:I consider myself to be part of \"middle class Britain\" and your views certainly don\'t represent mine. Now...you say police were bullied at school. How very original. How on Earth did you come up with that? Did you manage it all on your own? Well done you... no really... it\'s a very clever comment. I applaud your imaginative put down. Could I hazard a guess that you have either been stopped by the police whilst driving (probably badly) and/or that you have a criminal record and blame the police for it? I have just one more thing to say... Jog on mush.pesstar wrote:It\'s ok. Some plank called united dunce stole my user name because i speak for middle class Britain and he doesn\'t like it. I don\'t expect everyone to understand.Denzil wrote: Sorry, everyone, it\'s just that I got caught stealing ladies underwear from washing lines recently, and am a bit confused and sensitive as a resultNever seen anyone so brainless like you Denzil, why dont you do something usefull than talking nonsence here
Inside out, says...
6:41pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Paul Redknapp-French wrote:Where did you get the idea that frontline Police Officers get a lunch break! Me thinks you watch too much t.v and don't know many facts about your subject....
I hope none of the police involved really missed their lunch or dinner breaks. I'm guessing that as they were early morning raids, they could have had breakfast before they went, and they should be back in time for lunch.
Kelly, soton says...
6:48pm Wed 14 Nov 07
an, Southampton says...
7:04pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Kelly wrote:Just click on the bottom of the story and it will tell you
Anyone know where these so called raids took place ??????
Michelle, Soton says...
7:46pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Denzil wrote:You know every member of the constabulary do you? You know me do you? NO! YOU DON'T! You know nothing about me, about who I am and the way I conduct myself so don't you dare sit there in judgement saying that I have a massive chip on my shoulder.
Tosh wrote:Both as it happens. My point is, all Police have massive chips on their shoulders.Denzil wrote:I consider myself to be part of \"middle class Britain\" and your views certainly don\'t represent mine. Now...you say police were bullied at school. How very original. How on Earth did you come up with that? Did you manage it all on your own? Well done you... no really... it\'s a very clever comment. I applaud your imaginative put down. Could I hazard a guess that you have either been stopped by the police whilst driving (probably badly) and/or that you have a criminal record and blame the police for it? I have just one more thing to say... Jog on mush.pesstar wrote:It\'s ok. Some plank called united dunce stole my user name because i speak for middle class Britain and he doesn\'t like it. I don\'t expect everyone to understand.Denzil wrote: Sorry, everyone, it\'s just that I got caught stealing ladies underwear from washing lines recently, and am a bit confused and sensitive as a resultNever seen anyone so brainless like you Denzil, why dont you do something usefull than talking nonsence here
Denzil, work says...
8:36pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Michelle wrote:I know a few yes. I might even know you. Tell me, were you bullied at school?
Denzil wrote:You know every member of the constabulary do you? You know me do you? NO! YOU DON'T! You know nothing about me, about who I am and the way I conduct myself so don't you dare sit there in judgement saying that I have a massive chip on my shoulder. Get your facts right before you go tarring every person with the same brush. Yet another sad little person who sits behind their computer making ill informed statements on subjects he knows little about. If you are so much better then why don't you step into Mr Kerhaghan's place if you can run the force so much better. Oh yes, don't tell me, at this point this is where you retaliate yet again with your boring statement about not being bullied at school. Yawn. I won't be coming back to read this so don't bother commenting.Tosh wrote:Both as it happens. My point is, all Police have massive chips on their shoulders.Denzil wrote:I consider myself to be part of \"middle class Britain\" and your views certainly don\'t represent mine. Now...you say police were bullied at school. How very original. How on Earth did you come up with that? Did you manage it all on your own? Well done you... no really... it\'s a very clever comment. I applaud your imaginative put down. Could I hazard a guess that you have either been stopped by the police whilst driving (probably badly) and/or that you have a criminal record and blame the police for it? I have just one more thing to say... Jog on mush.pesstar wrote:It\'s ok. Some plank called united dunce stole my user name because i speak for middle class Britain and he doesn\'t like it. I don\'t expect everyone to understand.Denzil wrote: Sorry, everyone, it\'s just that I got caught stealing ladies underwear from washing lines recently, and am a bit confused and sensitive as a resultNever seen anyone so brainless like you Denzil, why dont you do something usefull than talking nonsence here
cmen, says...
8:52pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Andy, Hampshire says...
10:23pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Bri, Southampton says...
10:26pm Wed 14 Nov 07
Robert, says...
2:34am Thu 15 Nov 07
Dorothy, Kansas says...
8:26am Thu 15 Nov 07
Bemused wrote:United and Denzil are two halves of the same fourteen year olds brain. Get to school United denzil you naughty boy.
united front wrote:Don't see you two idiots volunteering to go instead.Denzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
Denzil, Romsey says...
8:39am Thu 15 Nov 07
Dorothy wrote:Oooooh Dorothy, I love it when you talk rude to me. What will your husband say? x
Bemused wrote:United and Denzil are two halves of the same fourteen year olds brain. Get to school United denzil you naughty boy.united front wrote:Don't see you two idiots volunteering to go instead.Denzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
united front, soton says...
8:42am Thu 15 Nov 07
Dorothy wrote:ehhhh..... dorothy your very very small sweetheart your insanely clever witty remark went in one ear n out the other. shame on you...
Bemused wrote:United and Denzil are two halves of the same fourteen year olds brain. Get to school United denzil you naughty boy.united front wrote:Don't see you two idiots volunteering to go instead.Denzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
Donna Lyons, townhill way. says...
12:20pm Thu 15 Nov 07
dorothy, kansas says...
9:07pm Thu 15 Nov 07
united front wrote:that's because you are a bit dim dear child..
Dorothy wrote:ehhhh..... dorothy your very very small sweetheart your insanely clever witty remark went in one ear n out the other. shame on you...
Bemused wrote:United and Denzil are two halves of the same fourteen year olds brain. Get to school United denzil you naughty boy.united front wrote:Don't see you two idiots volunteering to go instead.Denzil wrote: What a waste of money. 100 officers would have been more than enough. Our Police are useless.correct. Someones decided to make the old bill look big and scary but everyone knows people CAN get away with murder so whats the point in taking officers off their lunch/dinner breaks. riot gear....stab proof vests... all that for a load of weed dealers ,tut tut
King Mush, Woolston says...
10:10pm Thu 15 Nov 07
Waiting wrote:lol Hardly....
Has King Mush moved to Romsey?
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Andrew, Southampton says...
7:37am Wed 14 Nov 07