Early morning calm turned into chaos as armed police stormed residential streets in Plumstead and Lakedale Road today, sparking fears of possible terror-related raids.
Locals watched in shock as Range Rovers and %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% convoys — typically used for armed escorts — descended on the area at dawn. Despite repeated requests, the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% have so far refused to issue an official statement, fueling rampant speculation online.
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- Vickie Anne suggested there was “a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% criminal in there somewhere.
- Kelly Gill spotted officers “transporting a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% van” on Academy Road.
- Tracy Swanson linked the activity to a “big case at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% involving heavy armed escort.
- Mohamed Ali claimed it was about %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% someone in possession of firearms they'd been hunting for a week.
- Kelly %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% referenced ongoing terrorism raids across London.
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Met Police Remain Tight-Lipped
Despite three separate media inquiries, the Met Police have yet to issue any formal comment regarding the purpose or outcome of the operation.
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Stay Alert, Stay Informed
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