North Kent Police Crack Down on Vehicle Theft Rings
Organised gangs and opportunists are the focus of a renewed effort to tackle vehicle crime across Dartford and Gravesham, police confirm. A targeted operation last month saw officers from the…
38 Arrests Across North Kent as Safer Business Week Bites
Between Monday 10 November and Sunday 16 November 2025, Police patrols visited high streets and shopping centres in Gravesham, Dartford, Medway and Swale combatting retail crime as part of the…
Cops to Destroy Motorbikes Linked to Anti Social Behaviour in Westerham
Two motorcycles linked to persistent antisocial behaviour in Westerham have been seized for destruction. The moped and dirt bike were confiscated by patrols following reports of nuisance bikers causing upset…
Historic Folkestone Library Eyed for Major Relaunch as Vibrant Cultural Hub
Demonstrators in 2023 keen to keep Folkestone Central Library Open Photo : Ray Duff – Folkestone’s beloved Central Library on Grace Hill, shuttered since 2022, could soon reopen its doors…
£350,000 Haul of Stolen Vehicles Seized in Major Kent Police Operation
Kent Police have dealt a significant blow to organised vehicle crime, seizing an estimated £350,000 worth of stolen vehicles and plant equipment during a multi-day enforcement operation across the county.…
Texting and Driving Crackdown: Police Nab Offenders in Thanet Traffic Blitz
A recent focused traffic enforcement operation conducted by law enforcement officials in the Thanet area has resulted in both citations and arrests, underscoring the serious risk posed by illegal mobile…
Painful Blow for Delivery Drivers: 45 Stopped in Thanet Crackdown
Kent Police have delivered a blow to unlawful practices among delivery drivers in Thanet, concluding a fourth successful road traffic policing operation focused on rooting out those operating without proper…
Folkestone Suspects Nabbed in SIM-Swapping Sting After Massive Nationwide Fraud
Kent Police is urging members of the public to take steps to protect themselves from SIM-swapping fraud, following the arrest of two people believed to be involved in a nationwide…
Licensing Cops Continue Purge on Sales of Alcohol to Children
Across the county, shopkeepers are being reminded of their child protection responsibilities as Kent Police continue to clamp down on underage alcohol sales. Over the past year a total of…
£80,000 Worth of Suspected Stolen Vehicles and Caravans Seized in Swale
Police have recovered more than £80,000 worth of stolen property, including vehicles, caravans, and copper cabling, in a two-day operation across Swale. The seizures, led by the Kent Police Rural…