A series of raids was mounted this morning on the homes of suspected Internet paedophiles. A spokeswoman for GMP said the operation was the largest ever operation of its kind in the UK and involved raids on 43 address by 25 police forces and the seizure of computer equipment. So far 22 people have been arrested and are being questioned about offences related to the Protection of Children Act.
More arrests are likely to follow.
SurfControl, whose Internet filtering software recently blocked access to The Register for many of our readers, was responsible for providing GMP with customised software to help officers locate and track Internet users involved in possessing and distributing indecent images of children. This allowed police resources to be directed more efficiently. This provides welcome reassurance for us at Vulture Central, we thought SoHo's dirty squad might be coming round to kick our door in. If you want daily updates on news, enter your email address below, then click the 'Join List' button.