Police dog uncovers suspected haul of class A drugs in Harold Hill garden
Max the police dog. - Credit: Archant
Four people have been arrested after police search dog, Max, followed his nose and uncovered what are believed to be thousands of pounds worth of drugs buried in a garden.
Officers conducted a search warrant at a property in Halesworth Road, Harold Hill, on Friday following concerns raised by members of the community.
Max, the police search dog, led officers into the garden where they found a buried bag containing suspected class A drugs.
A quantity of suspected class B drugs were also recovered during the search.
Three men aged 22, 25 and 41 as well as a 25-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled substance.
You may also want to watch:
Sgt Brad Scott of Gooshays SNT said: “Today we have reacted to concerns raised by the local community, which has resulted in a large amount of drugs being taken off the street and four people now in police custody.”
You can report any suspicious activity to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0300 555 111
Most Read
- 1 Havering parks and gardens five feet under water as rivers burst their banks
- 2 Infection rates are now falling in Havering - is lockdown working?
- 3 Fines issued to Romford and Upminster restaurants flouting coronavirus restrictions
- 4 More than 100 Covid dead at Queen's and King George this week
- 5 GPs roll up their sleeves to support colleagues at Queen's Hospital
- 6 Havering and Barking and Dagenham parents 'outraged' at poor quality free school meal replacements
- 7 Man killed in collision on A13 near Rainham
- 8 Doctors and nurses 'exhausted' as hospitals reach breaking point
- 9 Charity boss hails response after 'army of volunteers' come forward to support vaccine centres
- 10 Pressure on to preserve Upminster trees as council receives almost 200 messages
