Residents have called for action to tackle drug dealing from cars on Mountague Place, Newby Place and Bazely Street. There have been reports of violence in the nearby area, which may or may not be linked. Poplar SNT will conduct plain clothes and high visibility patrols to target drug dealers and provide addiction support for drug users.

The team have responded to this problem by stopping vehicles suspected of being involved in anti-social behavior. This has included a range of interventions from posting warning letters to registered keepers, to seizing vehicles for having no insurance which has a huge impact on those involved. We have seen an improvement in the area.

Increase in Shoplifting in Poplar

Patrols and Intelligence Led

Residents have informed us of drug-dealing around Thornfield House, as well as vehicles dealing around the park in Pennyfields. Poplar SNT will pay close attention to this area on our patrols and use stop and search powers to disrupt drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in the street.

The team have regulalry been patrolling this estate, and have been sending out letters to residents, encouraging them to report any future incidents to police. We have stopped and disrupted several groups suspected of comitting anti-social behaviour. We have seen an improvement in the area as a result.