The operation will disrupt the criminal networks in Kilburn, the Metropolitan Police said
More than 40 people have been arrested and 74 illegal e-bikes seized following a crackdown in Kilburn. Over 50 officers were deployed to the area’s High Road to carry out extra patrols during the week-long operation, the Metropolitan Police said.
At least 1,000 suspected stolen mobile phones have been seized from a corner shop, where shelves of devices were stashed behind a padlocked door. Four men aged between 22 and 63 were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and possession with intent to supply drugs.
Elsewhere, two machetes measuring more than 50cm were recovered from a barbershop on the high street. Two men have been arrested in connection.
A traffic stop site targeting also resulted in three arrests and 74 seizures, including a van with connections to drug dealing. Nitrous oxide cannisters worth more than £3,000 were seized.
Inspector Yu Zhang, who led the operation, said: “This crackdown has seen drugs, weapons and dangerous illegal e-bikes taken off the streets. We know these offences are ones that our communities care about, and they want to see officers taking robust action.
“We have done exactly that, this week-long operation will disrupt the criminal networks in Kilburn, ensuring the area is undoubtedly safer for the community. This builds on the work we have already been doing in the North West, with neighbourhood crime cut by 6.4 per cent over the last year.”
In total, officers arrested 45 people for offences including possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of offensive weapons and shoplifting. A further eight weapons were taken into evidence.
Officers recovered 2,894 knives and 3,750 weapons in 2025, a 75 per cent increase on the previous year, the Met said.
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