A suspected drugs ring has been smashed and 20 people arrested after multiple dawn raids in Leyton.

Cops backed up by the Territorial Support Group and the Drugs Dog Section busted down the doors of five suspected class A dealers yesterday morning after weeks of "meticulous planning."

Drugs, drugs-related paraphernalia, cash and a silencer were seized

Leading the operation was Detective Inspector Chris Robson reckons the raids will seriously impact the supply of drugs in Waltham Forest. Adding:

"As a result of intelligence we were able to establish that quantities of Class A drugs were being bought and sold in and around the Leyton area. We were aware of these individuals flouting the law and these raids will act as a warning to anyone involved in the dealing of drugs that we will arrest those responsible."