Suspected county lines drug dealer tracked to London taxi in Marylebone
Library image Crack cocaine, heroin, and a large knife have been seized from a suspected drug dealer after he was tracked by Kent officers to a taxi in London. Following…
Police visit to Hawkinge school helps pupils’ crime-detecting skills
Sgt Paula Cutter and PCSO Sam Brooker Pupils from a Folkestone school have been given a helping hand by Kent Police to hone their crime-detecting skills. On Friday 20 January…
Litany of offences uncovered during Gravesend road safety operation
A police road check operation in Gravesend has uncovered a litany of offences including the arrest of a man over suspected human trafficking. On Monday 23 January 2023 officers were…
Suspected illegal gambling ring dismantled in Dartford
A suspected illegal gambling ring has been targeted during a pre-planned multi-agency operation in Dartford. On the evening of Wednesday 25 January 2023 officers from Kent Police, Dartford Council and…
Drug dealer seen panicking by police who brought ‘sniffer dog’ into Northfleet pub
A drug dealer seen panicking by police after a sniffer dog entered a pub in Northfleet has been jailed. Joseph Ball had supplies of cocaine hidden in his pants when…
Tunbridge Wells man arrested after ‘gunshot’ drama in St Leonards
A 29-year-old man from Tunbridge Wells, has been arrested by Sussex Police on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possessing an offensive weapon in…
Man robbed and ‘stabbed’ by gang in Gravesend alleyway
At around 1am on Friday 27 January 2023, a man was walking in an alleyway leading to a railway bridge from Grange Road, when it is alleged he was assaulted…
Man driving with burst tyre is charged with drugs offences
Patrolling officers in Northfleet have charged a driver with offences after he was seen driving a vehicle with a burst tyre. The driver was stopped in the early hours of…
Cocaine seized during Tonbridge search
A suspected class A drug dealer from Tonbridge is due to appear in court. On Thursday 26 January 2022, a search warrant was executed by the town’s community policing team…
‘Unlucky’ anglers catch hefty fishing fines
Photo: Environment Agency Fishing without a licence has cost five anglers from the South East more than £2,000. The Environment Agency carries out fisheries enforcement work all-year-round and anyone found…