crackdown on dodgy sticks hits hard | Leeds News

Authorities are hitting back hard against illegal streaming devices—aka “dodgy sticks”—that let users binge paid content like sports and movies for a one-time fee, bypassing subscriptions. In a major crackdown across 11 locations, police arrested three men in Birkenhead and Prenton, with another arrest following days later. Backed by anti-piracy group FACT, the operation targets the entire supply chain—from sellers to end-users—and has issued legal warnings to ten Irish resellers, threatening further action if they don’t stop. Officials stress these services hurt broadcasters, creators, and jobs, while also warning businesses: even pubs caught showing Sky Sports without proper licenses face steep fines—proof that dodging payment doesn’t just cost you access, it costs you legally. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0facce05d688e79