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.

During a day of action with Hounslow Town Centre Team on the 24th July 2025
Arrested a male on Lampton Road who was wanted by immigration and also found in possession of cannabis and issued with a Community Resolution.
Found a male in possession of cannabis in Red Lion Walk who was issued with a Community Resolution.
Located 6 snap bags of cannabis in a car park of Saddlers Place and were seized.

Over the past 3 days we have had the following results
Stopped a female begging on Hounslow High Street who was issued with an Anti-Social behaviour warning and then also arrested for immigration offence.
Stopped a male in possession of cannabis on Hounslow High Street and was issued with a Community Resolution.
Stopped a rough sleeper on Montague Road who was arrested for being wanted by British Transport Police from 2nd March 2025 of £400 worth of theft of alcohol.
Stopped a male in Saddlers Place who was found in possession of cannabis and issued with a Community Resolution.
Stopped a male in a carpark on Montague Road who was found in possession of cannabis and issued with a Community Resolution.
Located a knife in a carpark on Prince Regent Road.

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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