Surprise police actions (5)

I believe the answer is:

raids

(Other definitions for raids that I've seen before include "Searches by police without warning" , "Military attacks" , "Sudden attacks" , "Military incursions, forays" , "Surprise attacks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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