Ten people were arrested across the two boroughs this morning.
Police have arrested 10 people during a series of dawn raids targeting suspected drug dealers across Tower Hamlets and Hackney this morning.
Officers seized cash and drugs during the operation which also saw them use specialist sniff dogs.
All 10 have been held on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs and money laundering.
They are currently in custody at a central London police station.
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