Two areas in London were targeted by police over the last week after reports of increased drug activity, resulting in 24 arrests and numerous criminal charges.
The first two-day project was conducted last Thursday and Friday, when police stepped up presence in the Dundas Street area as well as at addresses on Elizabeth Street and Lyle Street.
As a result 15 people were arrested and 14 criminal charges and six drug-related charges were laid including:
- possession of a scheduled substance
- communication for the purpose of prostitution
- resist arrest
- escape lawful custody
- mislead police
- breach of recognizance
- possession of stolen property
Illegal drug activity in the Dundas Street area between Wellington Street and Egerton Street was again targeted on Monday and Tuesday.
The initiative resulted in the arrest of nine people, eight criminal charges and two drug charges. Drugs and a stolen bicycle were also seized.
Members of the Community Foot Patrol Unit and members of the Community Oriented Response Unit were involved in the project.
