Police are cracking down on fly-tipping and the illegal possession of drugs in Greenwich.

In a two-hour operation in Woolwich Road on May 15, Metropolitan Police officers, alongside a team from Greenwich Council, stopped vehicles suspected of illegally transporting waste.

Each stopped vehicle was cross-checked against known registration numbers linked to fly-tipping.

The council inspected seven vehicles during the operation, and two enforcement notices were issued for various offences.

Police officers issued five citations, including for vehicles with no brake lights, using a mobile phone whilst driving, not wearing seat belts, and driving without a valid licence.

A vehicle was also seized for operating without insurance and a revoked licence.

Police dogs assisted in the operation and cannabis traces were found in one car, leading to a significant intelligence report indicating possible transportation of large quantities of cannabis.

This matter is currently under investigation.

A Greenwich Council spokesperson said: "Operation Stop It helps keep our neighbourhoods vibrant, safe and attractive and continues to thrive with this latest operation a prime example."

They added: "The Council aims to conduct one operation per month and regularly partners with organisations such as the Met Police, London Fire Brigade, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Immigration services and Transport for London, to deal with vehicle-related crimes like fly-tipping."

To report fly-tipping, visit fix.royalgreenwich.gov.uk.