17/04/2015

Two Men And Teenager Girl Arrested In Drug Raid

Police have arrested two men and a 15-year-old girl following a drug seizure in Lewisham.

Police raided a house in Lanchaster Way at 06:15 on Thursday morning, discovering large quantities of bagged-up cannabis and around £1,800 cash.

A set of electronic scales and other drug related paraphernalia, along with a moped that had been reported stolen from an address in Bromley, was also found at the premises.

A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis, money laundering and handling stolen goods.

An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and money laundering.

A 15-year-old girl was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of cannabis.

All three remain in custody at a south London police station.

Anyone with information about drugs and crime in the area can speak with their local Safer Neighbourhoods team on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(MH/CD)

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