The police have arrested six people in a recent series of dawn raids executed across ten residential address in Tower Hamlets.
A quantity of suspected Class A drugs was found during warrants which formed part of Operation Continuum: an intelligence-led phased operation established in response to ongoing reports of drugs dealing, drug use and associated criminal in Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
Six men, age between 20 and 30 years old were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and are currently at an east London police station.
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Police uncovered a Class A drugs during a search at the suspects’ addresses.
The Central East Gangs Task Force, Tower Hamlets Council, in collaboration with officers from the local Basic Command Unit (BCU), Taskforce Command, local Gangs Taskforce and Met’s Dog Unit area leading the investigations.
Speaking on the issue, Detective Inspector Sean Lyons said “This morning’s warrants serve as evidence of the zero-tolerance approach the Met takes towards drug-related criminality in our communities.
“We have responded to the concerns of the local community and will continue to take the necessary action required to disrupt the supply of drugs and reduce levels of associated violent crime in the area.
“Operation Continuum remains a highly successful investigation which will continue to run in order to crack down on drug dealing and make neighbourhoods cleaner and safer for all.”
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets, John Briggs said “We know that our residents are concerned about crime, especially drug dealing and taking, which is why we work with police partners to conduct operations that actively disrupt local drug markets, which are a blight on the community.
“I am committed to making Tower Hamlets a safer borough, and with the police we will continue to carry out these operations, targeting those intent on breaking the law.
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