Drug conviction

Dear All,

In a joint operation with colleagues from the Pimlico North ward a drug dealer who operated widely across Victoria & Pimlico has been sentenced to 45 months in prison following an investigation by your local policing team.

Patrick Santos, of Ealing, West London, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court in late November 2025 having pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Supply class A drugs.

This conviction followed Santos’ arrest in a joint effort by Pimlico North and Vincent Square Ward officers in August of this year, as part of targeted patrols to tackle drug crime and drug related anti-social behaviour. Santos was found with 122 wraps of class A drugs on his person. A detailed investigation followed, with a wealth of evidence gathered to secure a remand in custody and a prison sentence.

Santos’ conviction and sentence are a significant step forward in disrupting the drug supply in the local area. It also demonstrates our relentless commitment to tackling the issues that affect our community most severely.

These kinds of convictions are not possible without the information provided by residents and businesses, so thank you for your support.

Our operation to tackle drug dealing around Victoria continues at pace, and we expect to see more convictions and sentences in the coming months.