Half a million pounds worth of deadly crack cocaine and heroin snatched from Sussex streets in major London bust!
Massive Class A Drugs Haul Seized in Waltham Forest Raid
Sussex Police, teaming up with the Metropolitan Police, smashed a huge drugs operation on Thursday, February 2. Officers swooped on a property in Leyton Grange, Waltham Forest, nabbing an astonishing haul of crack cocaine and heroin worth around £500,000. It’s one of the biggest drug busts ever recorded by Sussex officers.
Suspect Arrested and Charged with Multiple Drug Offences
Mohammed Shafick, 27, of Leyton Grange, was arrested on site and whisked to Crawley for questioning by the West Sussex Community Investigation Team. He’s now facing two counts each of supplying and possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. Shafick appeared before Crawley magistrates on February 3, was remanded in custody, and is set for a Crown Court hearing on March 3.
Police Crack Down on Drug Supply in Sussex
Detective Inspector Alan Pack said: “This is a significant amount of crack cocaine and heroin destined for Sussex which has been seized. Our officers and colleagues from the Metropolitan Police have stopped these class A drugs being circulated in our county and causing significant harm in our communities. These results don’t just happen by chance but through a comprehensive investigation and collaborative working with different forces.”
He added: “We will continue to work tenaciously to stop the supply of drugs coming into Sussex and disrupt criminal organisations exploiting vulnerable members of our community.”
Call for Public Help
Police urge anyone with information about drug crimes to come forward. You can report concerns online, by calling 101 for non-emergencies or 999 for emergencies. Anonymity is guaranteed via the charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
