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Thursday, March 06, 2008

U.K. Raid Nets 20 Pirates Off the Air

PIRATE NEWS
ENFORCEMENT: U.K. RAID NETS 20 PIRATES OFF THE AIR
fcom, the United Kingdoms telecommunications regulator has announced that it recently carried out enforcement action against over 20 illegal broadcasters in various parts of London. The operation was carried out between February 6th and 16th in cooperation with the Boroughs of Hackney, Haringey, Tower Hamlets and Islington, and the Metropolitan Police.
This enforcement action resulted in three arrests, one studio raid, and the removal of 22 transmitters from the airwaves. Ofcom estimates that there are still over 150 illegal stations operating in the UK, with half of those broadcasting across London and the South East. (from GB2RS & Amateur Radio Newsline) (fred08@vobbe.com )
(Free Radio Weekly # 629 va Ed Kusalik)