An early morning police swoop on addresses in Herne Hill and Angell Town, Brixton, led to two arrests this morning (Friday, July 22).
The suspects were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs and remain in custody at a south London police station.
Officers descending on properties at Mayall Road, SE22, Marcella Road, SW9, and Ferry Mews, SW9, also discovered an imitation firearm.
The raids were part of an organised crackdown following concerns from the local community about anti-social behaviour and drug dealing.
Officers from the Coldharbour and Herne Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team and the Met’s Territorial Support Group were deployed.
Sergeant Jacob Obiorah, from the Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “Drugs cause misery for communities such as Angell Town and devastate lives, which is why the Met will continue to carry out proactive operations such as this to remove those dealing drugs from our streets.
“We know that a significant proportion of violence is inextricably linked to the supply of drugs. By removing those dealing drugs, we hope to prevent future acts of violence in the Angell Town and Lambeth area.
“However, we cannot tackle the problem alone, which is why I would urge people to share any information they have regarding drug dealing, exploitation, or violent crime in their area. We all have a responsibility to make Lambeth, and London, a safe place for everyone. Community intelligence can be used to great effect to not only detect crime, but also to prevent it as well.”
Those who do not want to speak to the police can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. They never request names, never trace calls, and cannot track IP addresses or devices being used.
