An imitation firearm, two tasers, Class A and B drugs and approximately £5,000 cash were seized after a series of warrants by Met Police.

A total of nine warrants were executed at addresses in Croydon, Lambeth, Bromley and Chelmsford.

A group of six men and two women, aged between 21 to 61 years old, were subsequently arrested by officers from the Met’s South Basic Command Unit (BCU) on suspicion of drugs-supply offences.

The warrants, which were carried out yesterday, marked the third phase of an intelligence-led operation targeting gangs, drug dealing and associated violence in south London.

The suspects remain in custody at a south London police station while searched continue.

Officers were supported by colleagues from the Territorial Support Group (TSG).

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