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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. Good morning Beam Park Ward,
Please see the following guidance on what to do and who to contact if you see or suspect drug dealing, drug misuse, or related paraphernalia in your area.
⚠️ Recognising Possible Drug Activity
Signs can include:
Frequent short visits to a property at unusual hours
Strong smells (e.g. cannabis) coming from an address
People gathering in stairwells, car parks, or secluded areas
Discarded items such as needles, small bags, foil, or gas canisters
Anti-social behaviour linked to substance misuse
Remember: one sign alone doesn’t confirm activity, but repeated patterns are important.
🚨 What To Do
✅ If it’s an emergency
If there is immediate danger, violence, or a crime in progress:
👉 Call 999 straight away
📞 If it’s not an emergency
Report concerns or ongoing suspicious activity:
👉 Call 101
👉 Or report online via the Metropolitan Police website
Provide as much detail as possible:
Location (address or exact area)
Dates and times
Descriptions of people/vehicles
What you have seen or heard
🕵️ Report anonymously
If you don’t want to give your details:
👉 Crimestoppers (100% anonymous): 0800 555 111
Or online: crimestoppers-uk.org
💉 Drug Paraphernalia (e.g. Needles)
Do not touch or handle items yourself
Keep children and pets away
Report it to your local council for safe removal
In most areas, this can be done via the council website under “hazardous waste” or “drug litter”
🤝 Community Safety Tips
Do not confront individuals yourself
Share concerns with neighbours and your local policing team
Work with Neighbourhood Watch groups where possible
Report concerns early — small information can help build a bigger picture
👮 Support and Safeguarding
If you are concerned about someone (including a young person) being exploited or involved in drug activity:
Report this via 101
In emergencies, always call 999
You can also contact local safeguarding services through your council
Your information matters and helps keep Beam Park Ward safe.
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and report it.
Stay safe 🚔
 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. | 
