Local Priorities Drug dealing/ drug use Update

Local Priorities Drug dealing/ drug use Update

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.

Last Saturday a proactive operation was run jointly by Safer Neighbourhoods, the Town Centre Team as well as members of teh Special Constabulary.

This included the deployment of passive drugs dogs and resulted in 36 people being stop and searched, of these 22 of the searches were positive, with those found in possession of drugs being dealt with in a number of ways including Community Resolutions, Penalty Notices and in one case Arrest and Charge to attend Court.

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. 

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