Portman Drive in Woodford Green was the centre of a major police operation on Wednesday morning when Counter-Terror Police, specifically from the SO15 unit, implemented strict security measures following the discovery of a suspicious substance within a property estimated at £600,000.
The incident prompted a swift and coordinated response from Police who swiftly descended upon the scene. The concern regarding the nature of the substance led to the deployment of specialized personnel, including individuals donned in gas-tight suits and masks.