The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is warning the public to be vigilant as criminals adapt their tactics in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fraudsters, cyber-criminals, online child sex offenders, and drug dealers are all trying to evade law enforcement with many adapting their behaviour under lockdown. As a response the NCA is redoubling its efforts - deploying officers, working online and in the real world to relentlessly pursue these high harm threats.

Director General of the National Crime Agency, Lynne Owens, said: “Our mission in leading the UK’s fight against serious and organised crime is as critic...