A laundrette that was among several businesses and homes stormed by police in co-ordinated drug raids has been told it must shut for at least three months.
The Metropolitan Police applied for eight closure orders after police swooped on the businesses and homes near Park Parade in Harlesden on August 23.
Officers arrested 12 people on suspicion of offences including stolen goods and possession with intent to supply Class A, B and C drugs – while the Met says “quantities of drugs and stolen property” were recovered.
The Brent & Kilburn Times previously reported that the force applied for temporary closure orders to four commercial and four residential premises – with the cases for two cafes, a barber’s and a launderette set to be heard at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday (September 4).
Here is the outcome:
The court approved a full three-month closure order for Fortune Launderette & Dry Cleaning, in Park Parade, on September 4.
Sefar Café, in Park Parade, had its hearing adjourned until September 18 to “allow for general disclosure”.
It was first given a notice on July 17 and a case was earlier adjourned from July 24. The Metropolitan Police said that its closure notice has extended until September 18.
The hearing for El Tacos, in Park Parade, has been adjourned until September 18.
It was first given a notice on July 18 and a case was earlier adjourned from July 24. The Metropolitan Police said that its closure notice has extended until September 18.
Community safety is our top priority, and we're proud to share outcomes following the recent police raid in Harlesden.
— Harlesden Police (@MPSHarlesden) September 5, 2023
Officers arrested 12 individuals and issued 8 closure orders to those involved in drug supply, robbery, and other crimes in Harlesden.#Harlesden
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Baraca Hands hair salon, in High Street, Harlesden, had its case adjourned until a later date at Willesden Magistrates’ Court, with a closure notice first issued on July 17 in place.
This follows after the case was first adjourned from July 24.
Four flats in Harlesden – two of which in Springwell Avenue and two in Harlesden Gardens – were given a three-month closure order approved by Willesden Magistrates’ Court on August 24.
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Police say 11 males and 1 female were arrested following the raids.
One person was charged with robbery and possession of crack cocaine and another person was charged with possession of Class B drugs and recalled to prison. He has been released under investigation in respect of alleged handling stolen goods.
Nine of those arrested have been bailed until dates in late October pending further enquiries and one has been released without further action.
Police previously said the raids are "far from the end of the operation".
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