London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers

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Masked criminals on mopeds and e-bikes have been snatching phones in London, exploiting the quiet nature of the transport.
London's Metropolitan Police created the 'Interceptors' task force to combat this trend, which has seen a downward trend in offenses since its inception.
The Interceptors use tactical pursuit training and a mix of technology, including e-bikes, drones, and Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras.
Police tactics include ramming suspected thieves with police vehicles or e-bikes to stop them.
Stolen phones are often exported to places like North Africa, Asia, and China to be broken down for parts.
British police are working with tech companies to prevent 'jailbreaking' of stolen devices, aiming to remove the value of stolen phones in the secondhand market.

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