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All 17 places where there is a massive crackdown on 'dodgy’ Amazon Fire sticks

More than 30 suppliers targeted in a UK-wide crackdown on illegal streaming devices that pose malware risks, authorities said as arrests continue.

  • A national enforcement push targeting 17 areas continues last year’s major crackdown on 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks across the UK, FACT said.
  • FACT said it targets areas in UK and Ireland where data shows illegal streaming activity, and officials withhold details until enforcement concludes.
  • A recent warning told users of Amazon Fire TV sticks that illegal streaming apps are said to lack proper security and expose thousands to malware risks.
  • Enforcement has targeted more than 30 suppliers, and a 42-year-old man from Newport was arrested, FACT said `Our investigations are thorough, and we are relentless in our determination to stop illegal streaming and bring offenders to justice`.
  • Newsquest sought comment from FACT, which said enforcement continues throughout the year, targeting regions like London, Kent, and South Wales.
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All 17 places where there is a massive crackdown on 'dodgy’ Amazon Fire sticks

There is a full-scale crackdown on ‘dodgy’ Amazon Fire TV sticks in these 17 UK areas.

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Worcester News broke the news in Worcester, United Kingdom on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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