Three Arrested for Kidnapping and Threats to Kill as Police Discover Large Weapon in Lewisham

Three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, threats to kill, and possession of Class B drugs following a major police operation in Lewisham, south-east London.

Trainee officers from the Metropolitan Police Service uncovered a large weapon during a Section 18 search of a suspect’s home, an authority granted to search premises without a warrant following an arrest.

The arrests and weapon discovery form part of an ongoing investigation into serious violence affecting communities in south-east London.

Officers-in-training locate large weapon in suspects home during a section 18 search after 3 suspects were arrested for suspicion of kidnapping, threats to kill and possession of class B drugs. Officers continue to tackle violence in the south-east pic.twitter.com/etjb7nJxzD

— Lewisham MPS (@MPSLewisham) May 1, 2025

Investigations Ongoing

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:

Officers-in-training located a large weapon during a Section 18 search after three suspects were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, threats to kill, and possession of Class B drugs.
Officers continue to tackle violence in the south-east.”

Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the weapon recovered or the identities of the arrested individuals.

Investigations are ongoing, with further updates expected as enquiries progress.