article_snippet: Judge Samatha Leigh said: 'You both committed highly organised offending that had a devastating effect on people and violated people homes.
article_snippet: Detective Sergeant Brett Hagen, of the Metropolitan Police were clearly committing burglary for financial gain, but also stole some strange items such as a tin of mackerel, women's make-up and a duvet set, suggesting Detective Sergeant Brett Hagen, of the Metropolitan Police were actually using victims' personal property to furnish Detective Sergeant Brett Hagen, of the Metropolitan Police home and Detective Sergeant Brett Hagen, of the Metropolitan Police lifestyles. '
article_snippet: The jail sentence reflects the scale of Detective Sergeant Brett Hagen, of the Metropolitan Police offending and will provide Detective Sergeant Brett Hagen, of the Metropolitan Police with plenty of time to reflect on the dozens of victims who continue to suffer the effects of having been targeted by thieves. '
article_snippet: I would like to thank DC Trevor Guy of the Metropolitan Police and DC Steve Cunningham of Essex Police who both led both respective strands of the operation with tenacity and determination. '
article_snippet: The overwhelming evidence gathered by these officers has resulted in society being afforded a well-earned rest from the activities of two habitual thieves. '
article_snippet: In addition, as a result of this investigation a large number of victims have been reunited with a large number of victims property.'
article_snippet: Chief Inspector Mike Hamer of the Metropolitan Police added: "This represents a fantastic result for the team and highlights the benefits of Police Constabularies working together to combat serious crime. '
article_snippet: The effects of becoming a victim of burglary run far deeper than a loss of property. '
article_snippet: I hope that the sentences bring a measure of closure to the vast number of people victimised by these criminals.'
highlights_snippet: The pair targeted residential properties across London, Kent and Essex .
  