police action

Example Sentences

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Hehir, who is originally from County Limerick and now lives in Wembley, was later released and told he would not face further police action.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Sir Mark said the fall in homicide was a result of targeted police action against organised criminal gangs and greater use of technology including live facial recognition.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

It is clear he is not put off by the police action.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

He thinks the police action sends a signal.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

That evening, while he was cooking dinner, a quiet voice on the radio announced that Nigeria would embark on a police action to bring back the rebels of Biafra.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie