Anti-drugs operation in Gravesend cracks down on criminal network
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Police have arrested 22 people in a
series of drugs raids in north Kent and London.
Officers searched 12 homes in Gravesend and
Northfleet, seven in Dartford and Bean, two in Greenhithe and
a further five in other parts of south east London.
They seized tablets, believed to be amphetamine sulphate,
cannabis plants, cannabis resin, cash and large quantities of
mobile phones.
All the suspects are being questioned at North Kent police
station on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs.
A further three arrests were made in south east London.
The ongoing operation follows months of police work to crack
criminal networks in the area.
Audio: Chief Supt Paul
Brandon speaking about the raids
Three officers and a police van are stationed in New Road
handing out leaflets thanking people in the community for providing
information leading to arrests.
It says: "A number of people have been arrested on suspicion of
supplying drugs. By removing offenders from the community, we have
also helped to reduce other associated crimes, such as theft, and
have reduced the number of people who will become victims of
crime."
Kent Police claim to have driven down crime by a third over the
past four years.
The officers were also asking people to continue reporting any
suspicious activity in their communities.
Tuesday, March 16 2010
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