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Crime Invasion: Britain's New Underworld (2007)

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United Kingdom

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This documentary series looks at organized crime groups from other countries that have set up operations in Britain. It covers gangs like the Yardies and Turkish mafia, and shows how police and other agencies are trying to stop them. The program includes interviews with both victims and gang members.

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What happens

Crime invasion: Britain's New Underworld is a 10 part is a documentary television programme produced in the United Kingdom by Vashca for the television station Virgin 1. This documentary series investigates the new organised crime cells that now dominate Britain's underworld, such as the Yardies and Turkish mafia. Each of the gangs featured in the series has its roots in other countries and have been able to successfully establish bases in Britain, from where they now operate. The documentary also focussed on how the police, customs and other agencies are working to combat these growing crime networks and will include testimonies from victims and gang members. The Executive Producer is Glenn Barden. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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