Operation Creative sees 64% drop in UK advertising on illegal sites
A ground-breaking operation that disrupts illegal websites providing access to films, TV, books, music and games has seen major success.
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Operation Creative tackles advertising on pirate sites
This week officers from PIPCU at City of London Police visited organisations found to be advertising on websites involved in digital piracy.
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