Officers from the Blackfen and Lamorbey Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT), with support from Blendon and Penhill SNT and Falconwood and Welling SNT, executed a Section 23 warrant at an address in Blackfen, resulting in a significant haul of drugs, cash, and other items.
Items Seized:
- Approximately £22,000 in cash
- Four mobile phones
- 750 bags of suspected ketamine
- 175 vials of suspected cocaine
- 100 suspected MDMA tablets
- Seven snap bags of suspected crack cocaine
- Fifteen snap bags of suspected crystal meth
- Four Rolex watches
- One imitation firearm
- One stolen vehicle
Arrests and Investigation
Two suspects were arrested during the operation and are now in police custody. Officers confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the criminal activity and any additional individuals involved.
Police Statement
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “This warrant and subsequent arrests demonstrate our ongoing commitment to disrupting illegal drug activities and protecting our communities. The operation was a combined effort of several units, and the seized items will now be subjected to further examination.”
The police encourage residents with any information on drug-related activities to report anonymously via Crimestoppers or call 101.
Community Impact
Local residents have praised the operation, noting it as a step forward in tackling crime in the area. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of community vigilance in assisting their efforts to combat organized criminal activity.
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