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13 August 2026

A homeowner called police on house intruders – then was told “it’s a civil matter”

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A homeowner called police on house intruders – then was told “it’s a civil matter”

Squatting has become a growing issue, with people exploiting legal loopholes to take over homes. In some cases, squatters lived in properties for years, causing crime, drug activity, and destruction ...

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