On Tuesday, we ran a large photo feature reporting on a major police action centred around the car wash business on Coldharbour Lane and some of the adjacent shops.
The Metropolitan Police have now issued a statement about the raid which saw three men arrested on suspicion of drug offences, two on suspicion of money laundering and one for immigration offences.
Crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis were seized during the raids, along with £7,000 cash.
Six arrested in crackdown on gangs and drugs in Brixton
Six men have been arrested during raids in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton on Tuesday, 10 March.
The raids are the culmination of an intelligence-led operation by the Trident Central Gangs Unit, targeting drug offences involving gang members in Coldharbour Lane.
“Drug dealing and the violence that comes with it harms communities”
The operation targeted a number of premises which were frequented by gang members when supplying drugs..
Three men were arrested on suspicion of drug offences, two on suspicion of money laundering and one for immigration offences.
Crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis were seized during the raids, along with £7,000 cash.
Two men, aged 51 and 31 arrested on suspicion of money laundering, have been bailed pending further enquiries.
Two men, aged 42 and 36 arrested for conspiracy to supply drugs and possession of Class A with intent to supply, have been bailed pending further enquiries.
One man, aged 39 arrested for Immigration offences, has been passed to the UK Border Agency.
One man, aged 40 arrested for possession of cannabis, has been charged with the offence and bailed to appear at Court.
Detective Sergeant Stuart McNaughton from the Trident Central Gangs Unit said “Drug dealing and the violence that comes with it harms communities, creating a culture of fear for those living and working in the area and taking drug dealers and drugs off our streets remains a priority for us”.
Anyone with information about gang crime or those involved in gang crime are urged to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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