http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1745055,00.html
Mark Townsend and Antony Barnett
"Soca, which will have armed units and electronics surveillance experts, will incorporate the National Crime Squad, the National Criminal Intelligence Service and key functions of the immigration and customs services. One crucial element will be Soca's authority to reach written agreements with suspects who testify against leading crime figures."