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Met Police Chief Advocates for Law to Render Stolen Phones Inoperable
11 Haziran 2026The Guardian
- The Metropolitan police commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, has proposed a law to make stolen phones 'unusable bricks' to deter theft. He has urged the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, to compel tech companies to share data on stolen devices and their reactivation.
- London is currently facing a significant issue with phone theft, with hundreds of devices stolen daily, making it the phone-snatching capital of Europe.
- Mobile phone theft has become a prevalent issue in urban areas, particularly in London, where a significant percentage of thefts occur. The call for legislation to render stolen phones unusable indicates a proactive approach by law enforcement to tackle this persistent problem.
- This proposal reflects a growing concern over mobile phone theft in London, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to combat rising crime rates. By making stolen devices unusable, the police aim to reduce the incentive for theft.
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