Heroin Import Suspect Nabbed in Kensington Raid
A 42-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning, 15 July, suspected of importing heroin. The Metropolitan Police’s specialist crime team, probing EncroChat-linked crimes, made the swoop.
Drugs and Guns: Serious Charges Laid
The suspect was charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (heroin) and conspiracy to possess a firearm. He was taken into custody at a south London police station, where he remains. Police are still searching the Kensington property.
Met Police Vow to Crack Down on Drug Crime
“The supply of these quantities of Class A drugs is linked to violent crime and stabbings in our communities,” said Detective Chief Inspector Driss Hayoukane, who leads the investigation. “We are determined to bring to justice those involved in this evil trade that causes misery and harm. Tackling violent crime is our number one priority, and hitting this tier of drug supply is a key tactic to reduce harm.”
