held yesterday involving the narcotics department.

And allegedly at the centre of the controversy is a visiting English officer.

A Police spokesperson would not confirm or deny that a top brass meeting was held regarding visiting Metropolitan Police Det. Supt. Paul Hoare, a key figure in the planning of Operation Cleansweep.

According to reports, the narcotics branch is unhappy with the way the department has been handled in the absence of local head Chief Inspector George Jackson. Narcotics officers are allegedly claiming that there is a division -- along racial lines -- within the department. Police last night said it was "pre-emptive'' to comment on the claims since an independent audit on the department will be conducted.