Matthew Kenward

• Improved border security by enforcing laws against smuggling activities.
• Conducted inspections, identified illegal substances.
• Analysed trends in smuggling, improved detection rates significantly.
• Detained persons for violations of immigration and customs laws.
• Combatted import of illegal goods, firearms and drugs in alignment with customs laws.
• Reviewed travel documents at border stations to verify authorisations and certificates.
• Prohibited illegal imports and exports, following established protocols.
• Provided court testimony related to circumstances and results of investigations.
• Seized prohibited cargo and undeclared goods and completed related documentation.

Investigation and Intelligence operative conducting investigations into the import and inland distribution of prohibited [narcotics/indecent material], restricted [firearms, offensive weapons}, excise [non-duty paid goods] and financial fraud/money laundering. This included:

• Implemented surveillance operations to monitor suspected criminal activities closely.
• Maintained detailed case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Provided expert witness testimony in court proceedings, aiding prosecution efforts.
• Assisted colleagues during high-risk operations, ensuring team safety.
• Conducted thorough investigations to solve complex criminal cases.
• Gathered intelligence from informants for significant case breakthroughs.
• Trained junior officers in investigative procedures, enhancing department capabilities.
• Used exceptional interpersonal skills to interview suspects and garner necessary information.

Preparing court bundles for contented legal disputes relating to solicitors fees and expenses for review by the Supreme Court.

Pool manager for a variety of LBO's in the North London area. Taking and settling wagers.

Junior/PT roles whilst in full time education for the following employers:

Coutts Bank (admin clerk)

London Borough of Camden (Refuse Disposal operative)

Makro/Tesco supermarkets (shop staff)

Courage Breweries (Warehouse staff)