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I wanted to provide an update regarding drug dealing / drug use, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Dear Residents,
We want to make you aware of a recent increase in incidents across our community involving packages containing illegal drugs/substances being delivered to residential addresses. These deliveries are often made without the knowledge or involvement of the actual occupants. Shortly after delivery, individuals arrive at these addresses attempting to collect the packages. It was common that in the past packages were delivered in the in another person’s name, but more recently the packages have shown the correct occupant’s details
🚨 What to Look Out For:
• Parcels delivered to your address that you are not expecting or did not order.
• Strangers approaching your home asking for packages.
• Delivery labels with incorrect or suspicious details.
• Repeat deliveries from unknown senders.
• Packages containing items that are securely wrapped or resembles drugs.
✅ What You Can Do:
1. Report suspicious deliveries or behaviour immediately via 101 (non-emergency) or 999 (emergency) or attend the police station.
2. Be careful when opening/handling these packages
3. Use doorbell cameras or CCTV to monitor activity around your property.
4. Do not accept packages you did not order or on behalf of others
5. Speak with neighbours and encourage vigilance.
6. Keep a record of all deliveries and notify couriers of any anomalies.
🏢 Lavender Hill Police Station Can Help
We understand that residents may feel uncomfortable or concerned about carrying suspicious packages in public. Please be assured that you are legally allowed to take such packages directly to a police station.
Lavender Hill Police Station is aware of the increased issue and will seize packages containing drugs at the front desk.
👮 Your Local Policing Team Is Here for You
We are actively investigating these incidents and working to prevent further occurrences. If you have any information or concerns, please contact us.
Together, we can keep our community safe.
Kind regards,
 We are committed to tackling drug dealing wherever we find it. We will keep you updated on our efforts to do this in your area, but if you have any concerns or evidence, it is important you report this as soon as possible. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. | 
