Two boys, 15, arrested 'for dealing Class A drugs' as police raid 14 homes in major gang swoop

Seized: Heroin recovered during the raids on Wednesday
Metropolitan Police
Tom Marshall10 February 2016
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Two 15-year-old boys suspected of selling Class A drugs were among 11 people arrested today as police mounted a series of dawn raids to “stamp out” dealing and drug-related violence.

Anti-gang officers stormed 14 properties from 6.30am on Wednesday, including 11 in Pimlico and others in West Brompton, Battersea and Maida Vale.

They detained the two boys, eight men aged 18 to 25, and a 33-year-old woman.

Large quantities of crack, heroin and cannabis were seized, along with about £2,000 in cash.

'Drug money': Police also found £2,000 in cash
Metropolitan Police

Most of the suspects were arrested on suspicion of dealing crack cocaine, heroin or other Class A drugs, including the two 15-year-old boys.

Three of the men, aged 18 to 22, were held for cannabis offences.

The operation was carried out by the Met’s Trident and Area Crime Command unit and officers from Westminster.

Detective Superintendent Jess Ruddell said: "Drug dealing and the anti-social behaviour and violence generated by it can blight communities.

"The people of Pimlico raised concerns about these issues and over the past few months Westminster police has worked closely with the Trident officers and borough partners to address those concerns.

“Today sees that activity coming to fruition."

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