Detectives have seized millions of pounds worth of Class C drugs following an investigation into smuggling at London’s airports.
More than a million prescription-only tablets – believed to be diazepam – were uncovered, as well as half a million cigarettes and smaller quantities of other drugs.
Intelligence first led officers to raid a house in Hayes on Thursday afternoon, where they arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of importation of class C drugs, possession of class A drugs and money laundering.
They seized around £18,000 in cash from the home, on Coldharbour Lane, as well as a vehicle. They also recovered what is believed to a quantity of class A drugs.
Officers later searched a commercial address in Heston, Hounslow, where they found the tablets, cigarettes and other unidentified drugs.
The man was taken into custody at a west London police station and was later bailed to return to the station in late May. Enquiries are ongoing.
Superintendent Andy Jones, of the Aviation Policing Command, said: "This is an excellent piece of intelligence-led work in which officers have taken prescription-only Class C drugs out of circulation.
“The Met targets all forms of criminality at London's airports, helping to deliver safe and secure airports at every level. We continue to work closely with all our partners in this regard."
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