Scope of IPCC investigation linked to Operation Midland determined

Key findings

• Three officers may have failed to accurately present information to a judge during search warrant applications.
• Investigation against two officers was discontinued due to lack of evidence of misconduct.
• No indication of bad faith or dishonesty in the investigation of allegations made by a complainant.
• Investigation was extensive and well-documented.
• No evidence of professional standard breaches in exhibit seizures.
• Significant delays occurred in a decision to take no further action regarding one case.
• The force acknowledged shortcomings and issued an apology in one case.

Outcome

The IPCC discontinued parts of the investigation due to insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary proceedings.