Police seize 18 knives 'destined for south London gangs'
The weapons were found during a stop and search outside a train station
Police say they've stopped a man carrying 18 knives which they believe were destined for south London gangs.
A 23-year-old is in custody after officers carried out a stop and search outside Edmonton Green train station yesterday afternoon (14th October), with Class A and B drugs also seized.
The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons, and with intent to supply class A and B drugs.
The Met says it was part of a proactive operation to crack down on gang-related violence.
Detective Inspector Lewis Sanderson, who led the operation, said:
“Time and again, knife crime and gang violence have terrible far-reaching consequences that affect both the victims and the communities around them.
“That is why the Met’s operation to crack down on gangs and knife crime is so important, and it is why communities stand firm with us in this determination. This arrest is a welcome step towards removing weapons off our streets and tackling gang violence.
“We are committed to making the capital a safer place, by reducing crime that impacts individuals, our communities and businesses.”
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