Drugs are being openly sold on the streets by drug dealers with seemingly little to no action being taken by the Police to deal with this. The streets also stink of weed.
I gave up ringing 101 and attending local policing meetings. It’s pointless the police seem more than happy for a large group of men to openly deal on the street every single day of the week and have them and their customers urinating and defecating in the streets.
Discourteous woman on X
Drug misuse harms the health and wellbeing of many people. There are a number of different criminal offences which should restrict the supply and use of harmful substances.
It is illegal to possess, supply and produce controlled drugs. It is also illegal to import or export drugs, or to allow your premises to be used for drug production.
The legal restrictions placed on the use of controlled drugs are aimed at preventing drug misuse. The principal offences relating to the misuse of controlled drugs are contained in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (“the Act”) and most of the offences dealt with in this guidance are created by the Act. The primary objective of the Act is the control of the use and distribution of dangerous and harmful drugs. The Act classifies the drugs according to their relative degree of overall harm from misuse.
CPS Legal Guidance Drug offences
Controlled drugs fall into three different categories, Class A, B or C, according to their danger or how harmful they are. The sentences for drug offences are different for each class of drugs. Class A drugs are the most harmful, and will lead to a greater sentence.
A drug dealer is an individual who illegally sells or distributes drugs. These drugs can range from illegal substances like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, or marijuana (in places where it’s not legally regulated) to prescription medications that are sold without a prescription or for non-medical use.
The Statute of Limitations establishes time limits within which legal actions can be brought against individuals or entities for various offenses. There is no time limit for prosecution in England and Wales for drug dealing offences.
BBC London produced a report The drug deals being done on our streets. Over 5 years later, nothing seems to have changed.
To do an injustice is to do yourself an injustice – it degrades you… and you can also commit injustice by doing nothing
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Met Police and Open Drug Dealing
On Sunday 22nd September 2024 @ 17:40 whilst I was on the Walworth Road/Camberwell Road in SE17 close to the 100% Holy Café, I witnessed 3 drug deals being carried out brazenly in the street. I later witnessed another drug deal in a local pub by one of the same individuals.
Several Met Police cars drove past (all being driven one handed) and I attempted to flag one down. The officer in passenger seat made eye contact but they decided to ignore me. I assume the officers were coming from Walworth Police Station 12-28 Manor Place SE17 3RL.
One of the suspects was illegally riding a speed modified e-scooter and had their face covered. I reported the “crime” to the Met Contact Centre @metcc on X but no one has contacted me from the police.
I regularly travel through South London and I regularly see drug deals on the streets. I never see any Met Police officers on foot patrol. Met Police patrol cars just drive by seemingly oblivious to crimes being committed on the streets.
The latest HMICFRS inspection of the Metropolitan Police PEEL Assessment 2023–2025 was published on the 15th August 2024.
If you’re concerned about drug-related crime in your area or think someone may be a victim of drug exploitation, please call us on 101.
If it’s an emergency, please call 999. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000. Or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service
Met Police County Lines Drug Dealing
Sussex Police and Open Drug Dealing on the street
I live in Crawley West Sussex and I regularly see drug deals on the streets. I never see any Sussex Police officers on foot patrol (anytime) or in police cars at night.
The suspects are usually illegally riding a speed modified e-scooter or e-bikes and have their face covered. Home delivery of drugs by car also seems very popular in some parts of town.
Superintendent Imran Asghar of Sussex Police was appointed in March 2024 and is responsible for Crawley & Mid-Sussex. On X he said that he is looking forward to working with officers/staff & communities in this region.
Superintendent Asghar EB821 can be contacted by email Imran.Asghar@sussex.police.uk. Maybe he would like to do something positive about drug crime on his “manor” ?
The latest HMICFRS inspection of Sussex Police PEEL 2021/22 was published on the 13th April 2023.
You should read the story about Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner and her controversial retirement and rehiring.
If you’re concerned about drug-related crime in your area or think someone may be a victim of drug exploitation, please call us on 101.
If it’s an emergency, please call 999. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000. Or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service
Sussex Police County Lines Drug Dealing
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Drug Dealing on the Street was last updated on the 6th October 2024
