Duo arrested in connection with distribution of illegal IPTV services in Lanarkshire

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Two men have been arrested after a warrant was executed in connection with the distribution of illegal IPTV services in Lanarkshire.

Acting on intelligence, officers attended a property in Shotts on Thursday, July 27, in connection with the distribution of illegal IPTV services, which provide unauthorised access to pay TV content.

Two men, aged 22 and 24, were arrested and have subsequently been charged.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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