Heroin Import Suspect Nabbed in Kensington Raid
A 42-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning, 15 July, suspected of importing heroin in a major crackdown by the Met’s specialist crime team.
The arrest follows a thorough probe into criminal activity uncovered on Encrochat, the encrypted messaging platform used by criminals.
Crackdown on Class A Drug Supply
- Suspect held on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A heroin
- Also facing charges of conspiracy to possess a firearm
- Detained at a south London police station, investigation ongoing
- Police continue search at the Kensington address
Met Police War on Violent Crime
Detective Chief Inspector Driss Hayoukane: “The supply of these quantities of Class A drugs is linked to violent crime and stabbings in our communities. 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 one of many tactics we employ to reduce harm.”
