Leytonstone’s latest catch: a Met TSG officer stopped a drug dealer on a half-charged e-scooter – surprise, surprise, he couldn’t flee far in sliders!

Quick Stop, Quick Catch

Thanks to a poorly charged e-scooter and slip-on sliders, the dealer barely made a getaway.

Another Knife Off the Streets

Alongside the arrest, officers seized a dangerous knife, keeping the community safer.

Bonus round: Crime beats tech this time – no battery, no escape!

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