A multi-agency crackdown on drug supply around Altab Ali Park in Whitechapel has led to the arrest of four individuals earlier this month, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
The arrests form part of a long-running operation led by officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command and Tower Hamlets Neighbourhood Policing Teams, aimed at disrupting organised criminal activity and reclaiming the park as a safe, family-friendly space.
Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury, cabinet member for public protection and integrated enforcement, welcomed the initiative:
“Altab Ali Park is a cherished part of our borough’s heritage, and we’re proud to see it becoming a safer, more vibrant space for everyone. This initiative shows what’s possible when the council, police, and community work together to tackle crime and build lasting change.”
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The Met Police say that while challenges remain, visible improvements are being seen across Whitechapel, and they remain committed to continuing the work in close collaboration with local partners and residents.
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Anyone with information about drug-related crime in the area is encouraged to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
