Operation Verena
Westminster councillors are discussing drug dealing in Vincent Square, with calls for tougher action against suppliers.
In November 2026, a Westminster councillor highlighted significant problems with drug dealing and anti-social behaviour in Vincent Square. Councillor Ben Sewell, representing the ward, told a council meeting that residents were distressed by open drug dealing on streets and inside buildings, and called for tougher action against drug suppliers and those exploiting vulnerable people.
Operation Verena is a joint police operation that has previously resulted in arrests for drug dealing. The councillor's comments in November 2026 indicate ongoing concerns about drug-related issues in the area, prompting calls for continued and stronger intervention.
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