Students were divided into seven groups, each representing a different NCA department: UK Financial Intelligence Unit, UK Border Force, Anti-Kidnap & Extortion, Drugs, Cyber Crime, Investigations, and Interpol. Each team received a detailed intelligence briefing containing clues and information related to a complex criminal network.

Using NCA's i2 Analyst's Notebook system, students worked collaboratively to input data onto laptops, analyse connections, and create visual web maps showing how information linked across different departments. Their task was to identify the lead criminal and uncover how the various illegal operations were connected.

At the end of each session, groups presented their findings, sharing insights into how their investigations helped dismantle the wider criminal network.

The workshop offered students a fascinating insight into careers in intelligence, analysis, and law enforcement, while developing teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.