Police seize more than £1.2 million worth of equipment after shutting down a large illicit streaming data centre
Two arrested in connection
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Police seize more than £1.2 million worth of equipment after shutting down a large illicit streaming data centre
Police raided data centre in Farnborough
The operation, led by the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at the City of London Police, has disrupted thousands of illegal streams across the UK and seen two people arrested. During the raid, equipment estimated to be worth over one million was seized to be forensically examined.
Law enforcement and industry partners are warning that illegal IPTV services carry hidden risks as they can compromise your device and expose your personal data to criminals.
For the full announcement please visit the City of London Police's website here.