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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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On the day of his arrest on 5 April 2023, police seized a £124,550 luxury motorhome parked outside Murrell's mother's house in Dunfermline.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Last week police detained 16 people after a swoop at three schools in the 7th arrondissement or district.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The source said the investigation had started after police received an allegation of fraud.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Eldon Street, Westhill Lane and part of Orange Street have also been closed and drivers have been urged by police to avoid the area.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Strangely enough, although I passed several camp police, no one stopped or questioned me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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