Met detective sacked for off-duty drug use and misconduct

UK IOPC News

Filed March 31st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The IOPC directed an investigation resulting in the dismissal of DC Pervaz Malik from the Metropolitan Police for gross misconduct. The detective organized sex workers and purchased, used, and facilitated Class A drugs while overseas between 2016 and 2023. He was dismissed without notice and placed on the police barred list.

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The IOPC directed an investigation conducted by the Met's Anti-Corruption Command into DC Pervaz Malik, a detective based in the Central West Command Unit. The investigation found that between 2016 and 2023, while on personal overseas trips, Malik organized sex workers for himself and others, and purchased, used, and facilitated the supply of Class A drugs. Following an accelerated misconduct hearing, a panel determined his conduct breached police standards for discreditable conduct, honesty and integrity, and fitness for duty. He was dismissed without notice and will be placed on the police barred list. He was previously arrested at Stanstead Airport in August 2023 on suspicion of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs, but the CPS decided in December 2024 to take no further action.

This case illustrates continued IOPC oversight of Met Police officers and reinforces that off-duty conduct meeting the threshold of gross misconduct can result in termination and permanent exclusion from policing. Other police forces and regulatory bodies should note that the IOPC exercises direction and control over investigations even when conducted internally by police anti-corruption commands. Officers under similar investigations should seek legal advice regarding their rights and obligations.

Penalties

Dismissal without notice and placement on police barred list (permanent exclusion from police service)

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Met detective sacked over off-duty conduct following investigation

Published: 31 Mar 2026 News
| A Met Police detective, who brought and used Class A drugs and used the services of sex workers while overseas, has been sacked for gross misconduct following an investigation that was directed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Detective Constable Pervaz Malik, based in the Central West Command Unit, faced an accelerated misconduct hearing over allegations his conduct, while overseas on personal trips, breached the police standards of professional behaviour.

The investigation, which was carried out by the Met’s Anti-Corruption Command under the IOPC’s direction and control, found that DC Malik organised sex workers for himself and others while overseas between 2016 and 2023 and also purchased, used, and facilitated the supply of Class A drugs.

Following a one-day disciplinary hearing, a panel today found that his conduct breached the police standards of professional behaviour relating to discreditable conduct, honesty and integrity, and fitness for duty. He will be dismissed without notice and placed on police’s barred list.

IOPC Director Amanda Rowe said: “Police officers must behave in a manner that does not discredit the police service or undermine public confidence in it.

“DC Malik’s conduct while off-duty fell well short of the standards expected of officers and a panel has decided he is not fit to remain in the police service.”

As part of the investigation, DC Malik was arrested at Stanstead airport in August 2023 on suspicion of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs. A referral was made to the Crown Prosecution Service in December 2024, which decided to take no further action. |
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- Metropolitan Police Service
- Corruption and abuse of power