Investigation finds no case to answer regarding MPS applications for warrants during Operation Midland

Key findings

• No evidence that any officer deliberately withheld evidence.
• Officers acted in good faith and with due diligence.
• Investigators reviewed a significant volume of material.
• Applications were based on available information at the time.
• No indication of bad faith in decision-making by officers.
• The statement provided by the officers aligned with their actions during the investigation.
• No evidence to suggest misconduct proceedings were justified.
• The passage of time impacted the investigation's clarity.

Outcome

The investigation found no case to answer for misconduct against any of the officers involved. The IOPC concluded that they acted appropriately given the circumstances and information at hand.