Perry Vale Safer Neighbourhoods Team in conjunction with Forest Hill Safer Neighbourhoods Team recovered Class A drugs this morning (29.08.12) from an address at Elsinore Road, SE23.

A drugs warrant was executed at the address at approximately 08:00 hours following complaints of anti-social behaviour and drug dealing by local residents.

During the search 11 wraps of cocaine were discovered secreted in the address and the male occupant was arrested.

A 31 year old man is currently in custody at a South London Police Station.

Nicholas Strouthos, dob 27/11/1980 was charged with possession of class A drugs (cocaine) and also cannabis. He was dealt with by Virtual Court and sentenced to 8 weeks imprisonment.