Four arrested after raids in Epping and Leatherhead

Raid - Officers from the Met Police carried out a warrant at an address in Epping <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Raid - Officers from the Met Police carried out a warrant at an address in Epping (Image: NQ)
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Four men have been arrested following raids at homes in Essex and Surrey.

The arrests came after police warrants were executed in Epping and Leatherhead as part of an intelligence-led Metropolitan Police operation targeting organised drug crime.

A number of weapons, including firearms, were seized during the raids.

A spokesman for the Met Police said: "Four men have been arrested after officers carried out warrants in Epping and Leatherhead.

"The arrests form part of an intelligence-led Metropolitan Police operation to tackle organised criminal activity linked to drugs.

"While carrying out searches of the properties, officers also seized a number of weapons including firearms and a large quantity of suspected class B drugs and drug paraphernalia.

"Those arrested remain in custody at this time and officers will remain in the areas while enquiries are ongoing."

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