British police forces have broadened their examination of newly disclosed documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case to include possible links between the convicted sex offender’s private flights and the use of United Kingdom airports in alleged human trafficking, part of a multi-force effort following the release of millions of pages of U.S. Department of Justice files.

Officers from several counties, including Essex and Bedfordshire, are assessing information relating to private jets arriving at and departing from London Stansted and Luton airports, as part of a coordinated review by the National Police Chiefs’ Council that aims to support forces analysing material connected to Epstein’s operations and associates.

The assessments do not yet constitute formal criminal investigations, but police have described their work as an important step towards understanding whether flights associated with Epstein’s aircraft may have been used to transport individuals into the UK in ways that could breach British law.

The national coordination group was established after the extensive release of U.S. court records under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and at least eight police forces are now engaged in evaluating allegations arising from the data and accompanying communication logs.

National Police Chiefs’ Council representatives have emphasised collaborative work with domestic partners and international law enforcement to determine any potential legal implications of the evidence.

Former British prime minister Gordon Brown has publicly urged authorities to pursue a comprehensive inquiry into the flights, citing indications in the documents that nearly ninety private jet arrivals and departures linked to Epstein involved UK airports, including some after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

Emails in the released files reportedly reference flight arrangements that suggested passengers could transfer between aircraft without the need for specific visas, a claim that has heightened political and public scrutiny of the case.

Separately, policing activity has widened in scope amid other lines of inquiry linked to the Epstein files, including investigations into former Prince Andrew’s conduct and diplomatic relations, and the role of high-profile individuals in facilitating interactions with Epstein.

In recent days, the Metropolitan Police has contacted current and former protection officers who served Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to determine whether they have information relevant to ongoing inquiries.

The former royal was previously arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation as part of a separate but connected probe into his relationships with Epstein and associated figures.

Officials caution that assessments of flight data are at an early stage and do not yet indicate legal breaches, but they reflect the seriousness with which police are treating the material published in the U.S. files.

Police forces involved continue to analyse the records alongside other evidence as they seek to establish whether actions by Epstein, his associates or others linked to him may have violated British legislation on human trafficking, sexual exploitation or misconduct.

The complex and international nature of the evidence will require extensive review before decisions on charges or further public inquiries are made.