Police dog uncovers suspected haul of class A drugs in Harold Hill garden

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.

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.”

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