Undercover Police Operation 'Operation Peyzac' Revived in TV Documentary
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A four-part television documentary has reignited interest in the undercover police operation, 'Operation Peyzac', which involved setting up a fake recording studio to gather intelligence on gang crime and drug-related offenses. The operation led to the arrest of 37 people but has faced ethical scrutiny, with some arguing it crossed lines while others defend its effectiveness in preventing further violence.
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- The Guardian lean-D — The Metropolitan police launched Operation Peyzac in 2008 to gather intelligence on gang crime and drug-related offenses by setting up a fake recording studio called Boombox.