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UK Police visit 1000 homes in piracy crackdown

by Sam Brookes, Daily Mail — 10 January 2023

In a push to crack down on illegal streaming, police in the UK have begun visiting the homes of individuals who have been watching Premier League games illegally via modified boxes or fire sticks. 

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Robinson, of the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit, said: ‘Accessing films, TV series and live sports events from unauthorised sources is illegal, can expose consumers to risks such as data theft and malware, and can help fund organised criminal groups.’

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