Havering Police Intelligence Led Operation Sees Quantity Of Cocaine Found And Hunting Knife Removed.

Havering police officers have successfully removed cocaine and a hunting knife from our streets following an intelligence led operation.

Shortly before 13:44 on Sunday, 1 December, officers stopped a Vauxhall Corsa in Rainham. A vehicle search was undertaken and approximately 3kg of cocaine was found. A 53-year-old man was subsequently arrested.

Just before 14:20, a BMW was stopped in Basildon. A further 8kg of cocaine was found along with a hunting knife. A 36-year-old man was arrested.

Both vehicle stops were part of the intelligence led Met operation.

The two men were charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs (cocaine).

They appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday 2 December. Both men were remanded in custody to next appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 18 December 2024.

Anyone with information about those involved in supplying drugs can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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