Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Operation Mantis team, supported by Operation Scorpion Teams and the Metropolitan Police Service, carried out a series of warrants targeting a gang involved in drug dealing in Watford.
The warrants were executed on Wednesday, 11 December, at locations in Watford and North West London. Four individuals were arrested, and officers seized heroin, cocaine, MDMA, and cannabis with a combined street value exceeding £20,000. Additionally, several phones, weapons, and over £6,000 in cash were recovered during the operation.
The following individuals were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs:
- Shakir Bugembe, aged 22, of London
- Rajwan Miah, aged 37, of Hounslow
- Imad Lamin, aged 21, of Northolt
- Jakub Hostancy, aged 22, of Watford
All four have been charged and remanded in custody.
Detective Sergeant Chris Cowell, from the constabulary’s Operation Mantis team, said:
“This operation targeted the ‘Tony Stark’ line that was supplying drugs to the Watford area, which we have been investigating since August 2024.
“During the operation we searched multiple addresses, seizing tens of thousands of pounds worth of cash and drugs, including a huge quantity of cannabis edibles, which are made to look like sweets, but are laced with high levels of cannabis and other chemicals.
“We are continuing to target gangs who are active in areas across the county, which would have otherwise been a threat to our communities and pose a significant risk to young and vulnerable people.”
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