Police issued a closure order at a Roehampton corner shop after drugs and weapons were found inside the property last year.
Police executed two warrants at Lloyds Food and Wine, and a linked residential address leading to a significant find and allowing the imposition of a closure order, in December 2020.
During one warrant around £35-40,000 of cash was seized from a flat linked to the business. Two males were arrested at the address.
During the second warrant, counterfeit goods, weapons, drugs and psychoactive substances were seized from the shop.
The owner was arrested for possession with Intent to supply Class B drugs, intent to supply psychoactive substances and Possession of counterfeit goods.
After this warrant, police applied for a closure order which was approved by Wimbledon Magistrates Court for a period of three months.
A review of the premises license was triggered as a result of the premises closure notice and police made strong representations to a licensing sub committee held by the LA.
It has been confirmed that both the alcohol license and their access to the sale of Lottery tickets were removed.
Sargent Tony Day of the Partnership and Prevention Hub said: “These actions have shown that Partnership team working within SW BCU and Wandsworth Council have not only foiled this criminal activity, seized items used in the enterprise but also closed the address to future crime and business activity.
"This should stand as a stark reminder to all that SW BCU will use all tactics available to make the lives of the local community free from the blight of crime and ASB.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
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