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Massive security operation underway to stave internet bandits away from Harry Potter book

16:46 07 July 2005

A massive security operation is underway to ensure that the next Harry Potter book makes it on to the bookshelves before the internet.

The latest instalment of the multi-million pound franchise has been hotly anticipated by both fans and critics.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is expected to be a massive worldwide success.

Scholastic, the publishing company that will release the book in the US, has been keeping a close eye on the firms used to help in the distribution exercise.