A man has been arrested in connection with drug offences after a haul of substances and cash were seized in a police raid.

The 31 year old man from South Oxhey was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and possession of Class B drugs, after police seized, Class A drugs, Class B drugs and drugs paraphernalia during the raid at a property in South Oxhey on Thursday.

The man has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Officers from the Operation Scorpion team, supported by colleagues from the Oxhey Safer Neighbourhood Team, entered the property at 7.45am.

They carried out a search of the address and seized multiple wraps of Class A drugs, suspected to be cocaine and heroin, along with a small amount of Class B drugs, suspected cannabis, a large amount of cash and other associated drugs paraphernalia.

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PC Marcus Zost, who led the operation with the support of colleagues, said: “This warrant is the latest of several proactive operations in our continuing fight against drug crime in Three Rivers.

“Some may hold the view that we are wasting our time, but they struggle to see the bigger picture around the exploitation of vulnerable people through drug crime, along with the associated violence it brings.

“We executed this warrant after we received intelligence from members of the public asking us to combat drugs and associated criminality in the area.

“This type of work helps us gather evidence and intelligence to infiltrate and disrupt wider criminal networks, and we will not be deterred from carrying out this kind of action wherever necessary.

“We’re asking residents to help us help them – so please tell us if you have information. We want to hear from you so we can improve the quality of life in your neighbourhood.”