Met Police Dogs Sniff Out Crime Across London
Over last weekend, the Met’s fearless police dogs were on patrol day and night, making London a safer place one sniff at a time.
Knife, Sword and Drugs All Found Thanks to Canine Units
- Friday, Sutton: At 2pm, PD Rocky sniffed out a hidden four-inch kitchen knife discarded during a bus fight.
- Friday, Barking: Just before 6pm, PD Hugo tracked down a man fleeing with a lethal Samurai sword and drugs. The suspect was arrested for possession with intent to supply.
- Friday, Wandsworth: PD Stanley and Stella busted a suspect trying to ditch drugs through a rear window. Stella found large lumps of heroin and crack cocaine stashed in the garden.
- Friday, Redbridge: At 11.30pm, two men fled after an assault. PD Nahla found one hiding plus a discarded can of CS spray, while PD Ziggy and PD Sky nabbed the second suspect hiding on a roof. Both were arrested for GBH and firearms offences.
Early Morning Tracks and Drug Busts on Saturday
- 4am, Bexley: PD Georgie hunted down a man wanted for serious domestic assault in Abbey Woods. After 20 minutes, the suspect gave up.
- 5pm, Unknown Location: PD Yara located a large ‘Rambo’ knife hidden in canal bushes.
- 8pm, Hackney: Yara helped catch two suspects with 30 wraps of Class A drugs found in their car. More drugs were seized at the driver’s home.
Sunday’s Dogged Pursuit Leads to Arrests
- 3.15am, Neasden: After a car chase, PD Nico tracked a suspect who tried to escape by climbing over a garden wall. The driver was arrested for failing to stop and burglary.
- 4.10am, Harrow: PD Storm used his nose to find victim’s car keys discarded in thick undergrowth. Two men were arrested for robbery.
Chief Inspector Praises Police Dogs’ Role
Chief Inspector Graham Horwood, M07 Taskforce, said: “At all hours, our police dogs and their handlers are ready to support their teams. Their training helps find elusive suspects and hidden evidence. Thanks to these incredible partnerships, serious criminals are repeatedly brought to justice. They make an outstanding contribution to keeping London safe.”
