Dispersal order to tackle nuisance vehicles in Medway this weekend
A dispersal order will be in place over the weekend to tackle nuisance vehicles in Chatham, Chattenden, and Hoo. It will operate from 7pm on Friday 30 June until 7pm…
Police forces working together to crack down on Medway rail drug dealers
A series of joint operations by Kent Police and British Transport Police have disrupted the supply of drugs in Kent via the rail network. The undercover operations took place at…
Routine police visit discovers sex offender breaching court order
A registered sex offender from Rochester has been jailed after officers found he was breaching his sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). These include restrictions around possession of mobile phones or…
No laughing matter as nitrous oxide and drugs seized by police team in Margate
Fifteen large cannisters containing nitrous oxide have been seized from people on a Margate beach by officers from the Thanet Neighbourhood Policing Team. As part of ongoing work to promote…
Speed gun cops confront dangerous drivers in Folkestone and Hythe
Police in Folkestone stopped and confronted drivers who were breaking the rules. On Friday 9 June 2023 they were out and about with volunteers from the Special Constabulary and other…
Tunbridge Wells crime hotspots see anti-social behaviour crackdown
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged as part of an increased focus on tackling anti-social behaviour in Tunbridge Wells. The boys were detained following allegations residents at an address…
South East anglers caught for illegal fishing
An angler from Margate was amongst others from the South East who have been found guilty of fishing illegally on separate occasions last year. Their cases were brought by the…
‘Safer Summer’ plans in place to tackle crime across Kent
Kent Police’s ‘Safer Summer’ campaign will focus on tackling violent crime, anti-social behaviour and road safety issues. Officers will carry out various operations and events across Kent to address the…
More than 90 knives recovered across Kent during week of action tackling knife crime
Kent Police’s latest enforcement to tackle knife crime has seen officers seize 96 knives and arrest 13 suspects. Between Monday 15 and Sunday 21 May 2023, the force supported the…
Medway police and partners detect over 400 traffic offences in ONE DAY!
More than 400 traffic offences were detected by Kent Police and its partners in one day as part of Global Road Safety Week. On Friday 19 May 2023 dedicated patrols…