Arrest of drug dealer

I wanted to provide an update regarding drug dealing / drug use, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

Good morning,
This week Rye Lane SNT has been busy carrying out multiple operations with partner agencies.
This included a joint enforcement operation with immigration on a fast food outlet on Rye Lane.
We also conducted a joint trading standards operation, targeting phone and vape shops.
A significant seizure of illegal tobacco, vapes and counterfeit goods was made.
Further to these operations, a prolific drug dealer was also arrested and two prolific shoplifters/ drug users on Rye Lane and Bellenden Road were arrested charged, remanded and also recalled to prison.

We are committed to tackling drug dealing wherever we find it. We will keep you updated on our efforts to do this in your area, but if you have any concerns or evidence, it is important you report this as soon as possible.  

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

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