Local Priorities Drug dealing/ drug use Message

I wanted to provide an update regarding drug dealing / drug use, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

On Thursday the 10th of July officers from Holborn and Covent Garden arrested a prolific shoplifter and Class-A drug user outside Wild Court.

Over the last few months, Holborn and Covent Garden safer neighbourhood officers have been working with cross border partners to secure Criminal Behaviour Orders for multiple prolific offenders. The suspect was arrested for breaching the order on multiple occasions and wil be put before the magistrates at the next available time.

Criminal activity resulting from drug use can have a substantial negative impact on the community. The Safer Neighbourhood team are acting on the priorities set out at the most recent ward panel meeting and will continue to seek Court orders to lower ASB and drug related crime in the area.

We are committed to tackling drug dealing wherever we find it. We will keep you updated on our efforts to do this in your area, but if you have any concerns or evidence, it is important you report this as soon as possible.  

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. 

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