Brockley Drugs Arrest: Class A Drugs Found Following Stop and Search

August 6, 2026

South London News Police & Courts Desk Edited By Jimmy Nsubuga

A woman has been arrested in Brockley, Lewisham, after officers discovered Class A drugs during a stop and search. The Brockley Safer Neighbourhoods Team made the arrest on Vanguard Street yesterday.

Drugs Arrest on Vanguard Street, Brockley

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest following a stop and search operation. Officers found the suspect in possession of Class A drugs. The suspect remains under investigation for the offence.

Lewisham Drug Crime and Safety Advice

In Lewisham, drug offences remain a focus for local police. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that in the year ending March 2023, there were 2,358 drug offences recorded in Lewisham. The Metropolitan Police advise residents to report any suspicious activity. If you have information about drug dealing, you can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. For support regarding drug addiction, Change Grow Live offers services across London.

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Document: Arrest for Drugs Possession

Source Link: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/480001/Arrest-for-Drugs-Possession

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