How we work
Effective intelligence enables us to know where, when and how to strike to best effect. We investigate wherever we can, using traditional law enforcement methods - investigating and arresting criminals and working with prosecutors to put them behind bars. We also use other new and innovative tools and powers to make crime harder to commit. Serious organised criminals are committed to making money from their illicit activities and so recovering criminal assets is a priority for SOCA. We achieve results by collaborating closely with other agencies in the UK and worldwide.