A police officer has been dismissed from the force after he was found to have crystal meth.

Dino Atkins Tyler, a detective constable with the Met Police, appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on February 6.

The officer, attached to the force’s South East Basic Command Unit, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug, namely crystal meth.

He was sentenced to a conditional discharge for three months and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £116.

Today (March 7), Atkins Tyler was dismissed from the Met Police without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing.

After hearing all the evidence, it was decided he had breached the standards of professional behaviour concerning discreditable conduct.

Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry responsible for policing in the southeast said: “As police officers, we are all well aware of the devastating consequences drugs can have on individuals and communities.

“The fact that Atkins Tyler was in possession of this kind of drug is incredibly shocking. It is quite clear that he should have known better and as an organisation, we have no tolerance for this kind of behaviour.”

He will now be added to the Barred List held by the College of Policing meaning he cannot be employed by police, local policing bodies, the Independent Office for Police Conduct or His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.