Police have recovered drugs, a machete and a baseball bat after seven search warrants were executed in Orpington.

Star Lane, the Ramsden Estate and Orpington High Street were all areas targeted this morning.

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A police officer for Cray Valley East MPS told News Shopper: "This is part of our ongoing drive to reduce violence, theft and drugs offences in the Orpington and Cray areas.

"We would continue to encourage the public to assist us by telling us what they see so that we can deal with it."

The officer confirmed that one arrest had been made for the cultivation of cannabis and possession with intent to supply.

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Police drug raids in Ramsden Estate, Orpington

It is the second time this month where the Ramsden Estate has been raided.

News Shopper reported last month how officers were keeping a close eye on the housing estate after increased calls of anti-social behaviour.

Petts Wood & Knoll Safer Neighbourhood Team reported that an arrested women was from Petts Wood.

One warrant was executed at a property on the high street under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

More arrests are expected to be made in the coming days.