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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. NEWS UPDATE – GREENFORD BROADWAY
Yesterday (19/11/2025), officers from the Greenford Broadway Safer Neighbourhood Team, supported by Ealing Council’s Safer Communities team, attended a store on Greenford Broadway following earlier concerns around illegal and harmful products being sold.
During a previous visit, officers formally warned the business not to sell equipment or items commonly associated with the preparation, consumption, or supply of illegal drugs. Despite this warning, officers identified that the store continued to stock products falling into this category.
As a result, officers returned and seized the items under Section 9A of the Misuse of Drugs Act, which makes it an offence to sell or supply articles used to administer or prepare controlled substances.
A spokesperson for the team said:
“We always try to engage and work with local businesses first and support them to operate legally. However, where guidance is ignored and products continue to be sold unlawfully, enforcement action will be taken.”
The investigation will now continue, and further updates will be issued in due course.
This action forms part of ongoing work to reduce drug-related harm, safeguard vulnerable people, and maintain a safe environment for residents, businesses, and visitors across Greenford Broadway.
Anyone with information or concerns is encouraged to contact the team directly or report anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
 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. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. | 
