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Many years ago in the Pool of London, near Tower Bridge, more than half the cargo arriving on ships was stolen. Several people were murdered by the thieves who were known as river pirates.

The losses to life and cargo were so great that it was clear London needed an organised police service to protect everyone on the river.

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