Channel Tunnel lorry driver jailed for nine years over £3.2m cocaine smuggling plot
A Serbian lorry driver has been jailed for nine years after attempting to smuggle 40 kilos of cocaine into the UK hidden amongst a load of bottle tops and paper…
Ramsgate burglary and assault on man in 70s prompts CCTV appeal
CCTV images of two men, shown below, who may have important information about a burglary in Ramsgate have been issued as Kent Police continues to appeal for information. Investigators believe…
43 years jail for brothers in smuggling plot after guns found in vehicle on Dover and Killingholme trips
The National Crime Agency reported on 22 September that two brothers have been sentenced to a total of 43 years in prison for smuggling illegal firearms into the UK. 30-year-old…
Council Leader spitting tacks as climate activists disrupt Dover port traffic – UPDATE – 39 arrested
Library image Kent Police were called to deal with ‘Insulate Britain’ protests which caused traffic disruption in Dover. At around 8.20am on Friday 24 September 2021 officers were called to…
Helicopter and light aircraft pilot volunteers become Kent Police’s eyes in the sky
The new Aviation CPVs with (far right) Citizens in Policing co-ordinator PC Graham Cheyne and PCC Matthew Scott Photo: Kent Police Helicopter and light aircraft pilots will be Kent Police’s…
Folkestone man charged with posting offensive Euro 2020 video on social media
A Folkestone man will appear in court alleged to have posted an offensive video on social media after the Euro 2020 final. The clip appeared online following the England football…
Fraud team at Kent Police ‘putt’ Canterbury students on the right track
New university students in Canterbury were given fraud prevention advice from Kent Police officers during a game of putting at the University of Kent. Officers from the Fraud Protect and…
CCTV appeal over heartless theft of metal ramp for disabled visitors to Staplehurst dentist
CCTV images have been issued after a reported theft at a dental practice in Staplehurst. At around 11.45am on 12 June 2021 a flatbed truck parked at the premises in…
Kent Police charge man over theft of 3 cars containing tools worth £100,000 from Deal
Charges have been authorised as Kent Police continues to investigate the theft of three cars from a property in Deal. A Jaguar, a Ford Ranger and a Mercedes Sprinter van,…
Police warn Dover and Deal motorists – you risk having your car seized!
Six drivers in Dover and Deal have been formally warned they risk having their cars seized if they continue driving anti-socially. In response to local concerns regarding nuisance behaviour involving…