Jail for drug dealer operating in East Kent
A drug dealer from Bromley has been jailed and a drugs supply line to East Kent dismantled following an investigation by Kent Police. Malik Hutchinson, 21, admitted multiple drugs offences…
Weapons seized and man arrested during Kent and Sussex crackdown on crime in Edenbridge
Library image Two weapons have been seized and one man arrested on suspicion drug driving during a crackdown on crime in Edenbridge. On Friday 23 August 2024, Kent officers partnered…
Two vehicles seized and two arrested after discovery of eight-inch hunting knife in Paddock Wood
An operation to crack down on crime in Paddock Wood led to two arrests following the discovery of an eight-inch hunting knife. Following a recent spike in reports of burglaries…
Gravesend cannabis cultivator busted after hiding over 1,000 plants behind false wall
Library image The discovery of a false wall concealing over 1,000 cannabis plants in Gravesend has led to a man being jailed for more than four years. Antony Gjergji was…
Dozens of cocaine deals tumbled from the trouser leg of Kent drug dealer
Library image Dozens of cocaine deals tumbled from the trouser leg of a drug dealer after a suspicious vehicle was stopped by police in Tunbridge Wells. Abdallah Chakir, pictured above,…
Man who used drug dealing phone to make restaurant booking is jailed
A Tonbridge cocaine dealer has been jailed after detectives seized a phone and discovered a trove of personal photos and a restaurant booking. Simon Thorpe, aged 34, was linked to…
National plan to target crime and antisocial behaviour in Chatham
A national initiative aimed at improving the lives of people affected by crime and antisocial behaviour has today (20 August) been launched in Chatham. The tactic known as ‘Clear, Hold,…
London man charged with drug dealing in Ashford
Library image A man from North London has been charged in connection with drugs-related offences after officers recovered a quantity of class A drugs in Ashford. Police visited an Ashford…
Drugs supply network dismantled after suspicious van stopped by police in West Kent
A suspicious vehicle which was stopped by officers in New Ash Green has led to the discovery of more than 700 grams of cocaine and the dismantling of another drugs…
Three jailed over cultivation of 1,700 cannabis plants in Ramsgate
Kent Police carried out a warrant at a site in Leigh Road Ramsgate on Wednesday 1 May 2024 and discovered three men inside who were all detained and a search…