Local Priorities Drug dealing/ drug use Message - MetEngage Longlands

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.

Dear Longlands Residents,

Members of the ward have emailed and raised concerns with young teenagers/adults in cars parking up and doing drugs before and after college.

We have this morning with the help of SIDCUP combatted this ASB problem.

One car found and dealt with!

Driver fined 90 pounds for possession of cannabis
TWO ASB warnings issued for being apart of the problem.
All subjects where dealt with by another mean also, which should stop that problem in its tracks.

If you have any issues similar to this give us a message on met engage and or contact our ward email SNTRY-.Longlands@met.police.uk.

PC ALEX FRANCIS 1565SE Dedicated ward officer

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. 

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/439836/Local-Priorities-Drug-dealing-drug-use-Message 

 

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