Constable arrested in drugs leak case

A Met police constable has been arrested on suspicion of leaking vital intelligence to drugs dealers about impending police operations.

The 47-year-old officer, based at a north-east London station, was detained at his home yesterday over allegations of corruption and perverting the course of justice.

The arrest follows a long-term surveillance operation alleging that he used Scotland Yard computers to acquire information to pass on to local dealers. Police say they are still investigating whether any operations were compromised.

The constable was arrested by officers from the Met's Anti-Corruption Group and taken to a police station in south London for questioning.

His 37-year-old girlfriend, who is not an officer, was also arrested on suspicion of drugs offences. She was later released on bail.