Four arrested after raids target firearms and drugs crime

Police have arrested four men following a series of raids across Greenwich, targeting those believed to be in possession of firearms, drugs and associated with serious crime.

The arrests, which took place this morning, are the culmination of a long-running investigation launched following the attempted murder of a 33-year-old man on December 29 last year in Throwley Close, Abbey Wood, and reports of violent offending, including firearms offences, in the area over the past six months.

Officers from Greenwich, within the South East Command, executed six warrants at a site in Abbey Wood and a further two at addresses in Combwell Crescent, Abbey Wood and West Parkside, Greenwich Peninsular.

Police from the Specialist Firearms Command and Territorial Support Group [TSG] assisted with the specialist method of entry equipment and skills.

Three men and a boy were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, aged 56, two aged 22, and 14.

Searches of the properties remain ongoing.