12 Arrested in Massive North London Firearms and Drugs Blitz
A two-year police probe has cracked down on illegal firearms, ammo, and drugs with a bang. Twelve suspects were arrested after officers from Haringey and Enfield, backed by specialist firearms teams, raided 16 locations across London.
Edmonton Shootings and Gang Burglaries Targeted
In Edmonton, three people linked to an organised crime ring tied to a non-fatal April shooting were hauled in. Meanwhile, seven addresses in Brent and Hertfordshire came under fire from the Specialist Crime Command targeting gang members involved in violent burglaries. The hunt for further offenders is underway.
South London Raids Net Firearms and Drugs Charges
Down south, detectives smashed four warrants, arresting three men on serious charges including possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
Police Promise More Raids as Violent Crime Crackdown Intensifies
Detective Superintendent Nick Blackburn said:
“It was a busy morning for Met officers in all corners of London, working from dawn to execute warrants and make arrests as part of our ongoing violence reduction efforts. “Since Monday, six suspected firearms and numerous knives have been seized, with over 20 arrests so far. “We take violent crime seriously and are making strong headway taking weapons off the streets to protect the public. “But there’s more work to do. London remains one of the safest global cities, and we’ll keep pursuing high-risk offenders tirelessly. “We need the public’s help. Reporting info to police or Crimestoppers is vital — we can’t police our way out of this alone. Reducing violence is a team effort.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity guaranteeing anonymity and untraceable calls.
