Detectives have arrested 13 people and seized more than £120,000 worth of assets as part of ongoing operation to tackle violence and organised drug lines.

Earlier this morning (April 17), Trident detectives carried out warrants at 18 different residential addresses across London including one in Barge Walk, Greenwich.

As a result of the warrants, which were carried out as part of Operation Helicoif, vast quantities of Class A drugs, high value vehicles with a value of more than £120,000, imitation firearms and offensive weapons were also seized.

Twelve men and one woman were arrested for offences including conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to rob, possession of offensive weapons, theft of motor vehicles, handling stolen goods and fraud.

They have been taken into custody where they remain at this time.

Detective Inspector Dave Williams said: “Today’s warrants are part of an ongoing operation and commitment to target county lines across north and east London and the associated violence that is intrinsically linked to it.

“Operations like this are vital in disrupting criminal activity, suppressing violent crime and ensuring the safety of local communities.

“We (the Met) are 100 per cent committed to arresting and prosecuting those who peddle drugs, exploit young and vulnerable people, and those involved in criminality in all forms.”

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