Two men have been arrested for the possession of drugs and a knife after police staged an operation at Hither Green station last night.

Lewisham MPS assisted the British Transport Police with the pre-planned operation, Avara, which took place yesterday (February 1).

A statement posted online by The British Transport Police said:

“Blackheath team working alongside MPS and Southern railway carried out a planned operation tonight at Hither Green station.

“The results were, one adult male arrested for possession of a knife, one adult male arrested for possession of drugs, one missing person returned home.”