EARLY MORNING RAIDS DISRUPT DRUGS SUPPLY IN LEWISHAM

Early morning raids were conducted in the early hours this morning after officers from local safer neighbourhoods teams targeted multiple locations across Lewisham wards including officers from Lewisham Town Centre Team, Lewisham Central, Ladywell area and Rushey Green. 

Officers from the safer neighbourhoods teams gained information on the dealing of Class A drugs distribution and usage in Lewisham. This information allowed police officers to learn about those selling dangerous drugs and identify those profiting from crime. Multiple warrants were approved by the courts and officers from the safer neighbourhoods teams conducted early morning raids on properties known to be involved with the drugs supply across Lewisham and the south east.

3 Arrests were made during these raids involving offences for Possession with intent to supply and possession of offensive weapons. Police state that they found a large quantity of drugs in the properties as well as weapons and large amounts of physical cash suspected to be gained through crime. 

Inspector Duncan Jackson leading the local safer neighbourhoods teams stated “As part of our commitment to make Lewisham safer for all we continue to identify crime generating addresses. The supply of illegal drugs and theft offences specifically contribute to wider anti-social and violent behaviour. Owners, operators and users of such addresses should be in no doubt, we will use all lawful means available to target you and close down their use.’ Inspector Duncan Jackson, Lewisham Safer Neighbourhoods"

Officers from the safer neighbourhoods teams continue work on this case as it is currently an ongoing investigation.