Two people suspected of stashing drugs and weapons in a home in Thamesmead have been arrested.

A 19-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were detained following community tip-offs about the property.

The 6am search on January 31 search revealed Class A and B drugs, firearms, an offensive weapon, and stolen items.

The suspects, now on bail, face possible charges of drug and weapons possession and handling stolen goods.

Inspector Jamie Keen for North Bexley Safer Neighbourhoods Team, led the investigation and said: “The Met is determined to reduce drug crime, and in Bexley residents have told us it’s one of their key concerns.

“As soon as we started getting calls, our officers responded to their concerns. This is a great example of our community members and officers working together to tackle drug crime and remove offensive weapons from our streets.

“My team are working with local schools to help divert young people from drug crime, and we continue to work closely with local health and rehabilitation partners to provide support to victims of drug crime.”

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Decisive action from local Met officers in Bexley has resulted in two people being arrested on suspicion of hiding drugs and offensive weapons at a house in Thamesmead.

“Officers were tipped off by concerned members of the community, who reported that a property in the area was being used to store and supply drugs.

“Acting on local information, officers searched the property at approximately 06:00hrs on Thursday, 31 January discovering weapons, stolen goods and drugs.

“A 19-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and Class B drugs, possession of firearms, possession of an offensive weapon, and handling stolen goods.

“They have since been bailed pending further enquiries.”