Officers from the Metropolitan Police in Bexley completed a successful raid following a tip-off from vigilant community members. Acting on local information, authorities conducted a search of a residence in Thamesmead at 6:00 am on Wednesday, 31 January.
The raid led to the discovery of a cache of weapons, stolen goods, and various illicit substances.
A 19-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were promptly arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and Class B drugs, firearms, an offensive weapon, and handling stolen goods. Both individuals have been released on bail pending further investigations.
Inspector Jamie Keen, leading the North Bexley Safer Neighborhoods Team, says the Metropolitan Police is committed to tackle drug-related offenses.
The Metropolitan Police has chosen not to disclose the specific location of the raid or details about the seized weapons.
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StandfirstMetropolitan Police respond to a community tip-off, uncovering a stash of drugs, weapons, and stolen goods in Thamesmead.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police in Bexley completed a successful raid following a tip-off from vigilant community members. Acting on local information, authorities conducted a search of a residence in Thamesmead at 6:00 am on Wednesday, 31 January.
The raid led to the discovery of a cache of weapons, stolen goods, and various illicit substances.
A 19-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were promptly arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and Class B drugs, firearms, an offensive weapon, and handling stolen goods. Both individuals have been released on bail pending further investigations.
Inspector Jamie Keen, leading the North Bexley Safer Neighborhoods Team, says the Metropolitan Police is committed to tackle drug-related offenses.
The Metropolitan Police has chosen not to disclose the specific location of the raid or details about the seized weapons.
