Police arrested 24 people for offences relating to drugs, gang activity and violence.

Officers swooped this morning as part of a series of early doors search warrants in Enfield,

An intelligence-led operation was set up to target and disrupt drug dealing taking place in and around Ponders Park after concerns were raised by the community.

Cocaine, cannabis and several thousands of pounds in cash were seized.

Those arrested, a number of whom are linked to gangs, have been taken to various north London police stations where they remain in custody.

Detective Inspector Stephen Masterson of the North Area Proactive Policing team said: “Today has been the culmination of months of hard work targeting gang members and those engaged in drug-related violence, which we know can have, and has had, devastating consequences on communities and families.

“Drug dealing is inextricably linked with much of the violence we have seen on the streets, which is why we will deal robustly with those who seek to peddle drugs, exploit the most vulnerable within our communities and make public spaces feel unsafe, for the sole purpose of financial gain.

"Often those involved in drug dealing are instigating violent acts and placing young people at risk of harm and criminalisation in the process.

“Officers in the area will continue to work tirelessly to pursue anyone engaged in this toxic trade and protect our communities from the violence and the serious acquisitive crime that flows from it.

"If you are involved in the supply of drugs, you should be under no illusion that we will not use all legal means at our disposal to bring you to justice.”

The Met wants to hear from anyone who may have information about serious crime, drug dealing and related crime in their neighbourhood.

Anyone not comfortable speaking directly to the police should contact Crimestoppers, an independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information. They do not ask your name and cannot record or trace your call or IP address.