Police search 23 people at tube station (From Harrow Times)

Brent Police search 23 people at Stonebridge Park tube station

5:30pm Thursday 24th January 2013 in News By Emma Innes

Police stopped and searched 23 people at Stonebridge Park tube station yesterday as part of a crackdown on drug-related crime.

Tokyngton Safer Neighbourhoods Team worked with a dog unit to arrest four people.

The arrests were made for crimes including fraud, handling stolen goods, possession of blades and possession of cannabis.

One person was issued with a written charge at the scene for possession of cannabis and one cannabis warning was issued.

PC Rose Shepherd from Tokyngton Safer Neighbourhoods Team said: "This operation was conducted to reassure local residents who had complained about crime in the area.

“It was a successful day and shows we will not tolerate criminal activity in the area.

“This has had a positive impact on the local community and surrounding residential area in deterring criminal activity.”