The Sweeney arrived quickly to catch the bank robbers.
the Sweeney
idiom Slang
Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Flying Squad , a special division of the Metropolitan Police ; used as the title of TV series The Sweeney
Origin
via Sweeney Todd
The local officers called for support from The Sweeney when the high-speed chase entered the city center.
Known for their aggressive tactics in pursuing armed criminals, The Sweeney became a legendary unit within the Metropolitan Police force.