Met Police Smash Drug Gang with 10 Stashed Cars and Nine Raids
In a major crackdown on London’s drug trade, Met Police’s Specialist Crime South seized ten vehicles rigged with secret hydraulic compartments on Wednesday, 15 April. The swoop also saw nine homes raided across Islington in a bid to bust a Class A drug network.
Mass Arrests and Seizures Hit Drug Dealers Hard
Officers confiscated drugs, cash, and pricey watches during the raids. Ten suspects, aged 19 to 53, were arrested, all facing charges including conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
“We have been building a spider’s web of intelligence to bring us to where we can arrest those suspected to be involved in the supply of class A drugs across London,” said Detective Chief Inspector Victoria Sullivan.
“It has taken months of hard work to build a robust case based on intelligence and evidence.”
Operation Coryzal: The Biggest Drug Bust in Years
The dramatic raids are part of Operation Coryzal, launched in late 2019. Around 100 officers from across the Met took part, including local Gangs Unit, Territorial Support Group, and financial investigators.
All suspects are now in custody at south London police stations. The seized vehicles have been moved to a police garage, where specialist teams are hunting for more hidden compartments and drugs.
Met Vows to Continue Tackling Drug-Related Violence
DCI Sullivan added: “Even during these challenging times, the Met is committed to targeting criminals involved in drugs and violence and bringing them to justice. This operation is just the start.”
She emphasised that cracking down on violent crime remains the Met’s top priority. “Drugs and organised crime fuel much of the violence on London’s streets. We will keep going after those who peddle drugs and spark violent acts in the process.”
