A police officer was injured arresting a group of teenagers suspected of drug dealing offences.
At around 12.25am today (July 14) officers stopped a vehicle on Brook Road, Buckhurst Hill.
While searching the suspects they found drugs and a large amount of cash.
One of the officers was injured while making one of the arrests.
A 17-year-old boy from Wimslow, Cheshire, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
A 17-year-old boy from Ilford was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
A 19-year-old man from Chigwell was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs. They all remain in custody for questioning.
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