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Policing · LewishamMet Police Seize £4m in Catford Drug Raid Linked to Stop-and-Search
Metropolitan Police discovered £4 million in cash and a kilogram of cocaine during searches in Catford, south London. The seizure, one of the largest in London, followed a stop-and-search operation targeting a suspicious vehicle. A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property.
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Violent Crime · LewishamJonas Amogbokpa sentenced to 14 years for predatory rape of drunk student in Deptford
Jonas Amogbokpa was sentenced to 14 years in prison plus a 4-year extended licence for raping a drunk student in Deptford High Street on 30 August 2024. Police believe more victims may exist and are appealing for information.
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Met Police seize £4m in cash and cocaine after Catford car stop
Metropolitan Police officers found £4 million in cash and 1 kilogram of cocaine during a search of a home in Catford after stopping a car in July 2026. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property.
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