Goods worth hundreds of thousands of pounds have been recovered from a property in Bedford, following a police raid on Friday afternoon (23 May).
Officers from the Bedford Community team executed a warrant at the address on Midland Road, acting on intelligence suggesting the building was being used for criminal activity.
Items found across all three floors included designer shoes, perfume, jewellery, cosmetics, baby clothes and even protein bars, in what officers have described as a “significant” haul.
One man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and possession of criminal property. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Sergeant Slav Konopka, from Bedfordshire Police, said the scale of the seizure reflects the broader impact of this type of crime.
“We take the handling of stolen goods extremely seriously, as we recognise that the profits often fuel wider criminal networks and may involve the exploitation and coercion of vulnerable individuals,” he said.
“This type of crime also hits retailers hard, which in turn drives up costs that ultimately get passed on to us as the customers.
“We will continue to target offenders and work closely with partners – including local authorities and Trading Standards – to disrupt this type of crime and keep our communities safe.”
Bedfordshire Police are asking anyone with concerns about suspected criminal activity in their area to report it via 101 or at bedfordshire.police.uk.
