Police bust 100 suspects for shoplifting and phone snatching in West End blitz

Inside the police ‘interceptor’ unit as they carry out a high-profile operation in London (Picture: Justin Griffiths-Williams)More than 100 suspects have been arrested in London by undercover police ‘interceptors’ in high-speed unmarked cars and motorcycles.Under Operation Baselife, phone thieves and shoplifters blighting the capital have been targeted by foot patrols and specialist units on the road ready to swoop in on suspects.Another hundred officers have been dispat