Detectives investigating the supply of drugs on the Essex border found a huge amount of illegal substances, weapons and cash when raiding a property. Officers from the Metropolitan Police and authorities in the Netherlands worked collaboratively in the investigation.
A man, 27, was arrested on Thursday (April 18) at a residential address in Waltham Abbey as part of the probe. A search of the home led to the recovery of two revolvers, ammunition, a kilo of MDMA, three kilogrammes of cannabis skunk, numerous packets of edibles, a quantity of cannabis hash and approximately £30,000 in cash.
The man appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on April 19 charged with offences including conspiracy to supply drugs and possession of firearms. He was remanded in custody.
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Detective Inspector Driss Hayoukane, Specialist Crime, said: “Those who seek to benefit from the misery caused by illegal drugs should be aware that Met officers are working around the clock with partner organisations in this country and overseas. This was a precise, data-driven investigation into drugs supply in Ilford and elsewhere in London.
“We are using every tactic and technology available to us in order to identify and bring to justice the people behind this exploitative trade. Please contact the police If you know who is supplying illegal drugs to people in your community.
“They are destroying lives and greatly increasing the risk of young people becoming victims of violent crime. You can call police on 101 or to remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
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