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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. We’re committed to keeping our communities safe.
Thanks to information from residents, local officers deployed thermal imagery cameras to locate and shut down a cannabis farm with over 100 plus plants.
A thermal image can pick up a distinctive white roof and exposed a cannabis farm.
Police use these device's when residents complain about drug dealing and violence in the area. Footage shows building glowing white among a dark row of terraced houses.
Officers said the plants were up to four foot high and the site had a network of heating systems and a bypassed electricity supply.
Sergeant Sarney who leads a local team of officers from Harlesden Police Station said: “We are dedicated to tackling the issues that matter most to residents. People have told us they are worried about the impact drug dealing has on the local area, so we will continue to prioritise stamping it out. “Gangs involved in dealing drugs regularly exploit the most vulnerable in society and cause them significant harm and upset. I would encourage anyone with information or suspicions about drug activity to contact us. “Police Community Support Officers from my team have spoken to local residents and businesses to reassure them following the find. If you see us out and about, please come over and speak to us. “The easiest way to report crime quickly is via our website or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.”
No one was at the property when police searched the address. Cannabis farms pose a serious risk of fire and structural damage.
 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. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. | 
