A routine delivery turned into a police investigation after staff at a Sittingbourne business made a shocking discovery: a pallet containing a large quantity of cannabis.

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Pallet containing cannabis


The puzzling find was made on Monday, October 6th, 2025. Workers at the Bingham Road property called Kent Police after they started to unpack a delivery and found it was loaded with the controlled substance. Officers quickly arrived on the scene and seized the drugs, which detectives have confirmed were sent from the USA.

Kent Police’s investigation is now focused on the importation of cannabis and identifying those suspected of being involved in the illicit shipment. Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward. You can contact Kent Police directly on 01795 419119, quoting reference 46/173195/25. Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or through their  online form.

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