He added: "Various names have been mentioned in the press of people involved in offences.
"We have seen a spike in offences being committed outside of London," said acting Detective Chief Inspector Mick Reay, who led yesterday's operation.
"In particular, no lawyer can invoke the principles of lawyer-client privilege to excuse participation, whether as principal or accessory, in offences against the Commonwealth".
In particular, no lawyer can involve the principles of lawyer-client privilege to excuse participation, whether as principal or accessory, in offences against the Commonwealth".
These enterprises have bucked a downward trend in overall crime: though there has been a big drop in offences such as burglary and car theft, the activities associated with professional gangsters are booming.
More than five police forces are now thought to be probing claims that the former Tory prime minister was involved in offences against children – allegations that late politicians friends and families strenuously deny.
