 Officers raided an address on the White City estate in west London |
Nine people have been arrested in police raids on suspected drug dealers across London. About 350 officers searched 10 addresses across the city - including a flat on the White City estate in Shepherd's Bush, west London.
The operation began at 0500 GMT and those arrested are suspected of being involved in supplying class A drugs.
Police are hoping to seize suspects' assets and cash if they cannot prove it was earned legitimately.
It is part of a police operation to disrupt London's drugs network using powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
Last year the Metropolitan Police confiscated nearly �7.3m in cash seizures and Scotland Yard says it is seizing almost �20,000 a day from criminals.
Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur said the operation was aimed at hitting dealers "where it hurts the most - in their pockets".
The force starts a two-week advertising campaign about its powers to confiscate assets on Monday.
Another man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault.
Kent County Constabulary is also working closely with the Metropolitan Police on the raids.
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