Folkestone and Hythe MP backs action against ‘failing’ water companies
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 2 February 2023 We can all agree that we want to see a reduction…
Vehicles seized during Thanet road checks
Police checking vehicles at Manston Uninsured cars were seized and drivers reported for a range of offences during a police traffic operation in Thanet. Officers from the Kent Special Constabulary…
Litany of offences uncovered during Gravesend road safety operation
A police road check operation in Gravesend has uncovered a litany of offences including the arrest of a man over suspected human trafficking. On Monday 23 January 2023 officers were…
Suspected illegal gambling ring dismantled in Dartford
A suspected illegal gambling ring has been targeted during a pre-planned multi-agency operation in Dartford. On the evening of Wednesday 25 January 2023 officers from Kent Police, Dartford Council and…
Arrest made for suspected ‘drug-driving’ during Folkestone traffic checks
Traffic checks in Folkestone have resulted in one person being arrested for suspected drug-driving and a further ten motorists reported for offences. During the afternoon of Friday 20 January 2023,…
Three motorists charged with drink driving and 4 vehicles seized in busy Medway policing operation
Library image Three men have been charged with drink driving after being stopped as part of a proactive operation in Medway. Nearly 60 vehicles stopped On Friday 30 December 2022…
Men arrested after weapons seized in Kent crackdown
Library image Two men have been arrested and charged following the seizure of weapons in west and north Kent as proactive patrols continue to enforce a clampdown on knife crime.…
Drug dealer ordered to pay back thousands of pounds in earnings
A drug dealer has been ordered to pay back more than £14,000 which he earned from his criminal activities. John Coyne appeared at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday 19 December…
Police scare off illegal drivers with taxi spot checks in Tunbridge Wells
More than 20 taxis have been stopped and checked in Tunbridge Wells during a multi-partner operation to ensure drivers are operating legally. Officers from the town’s Community Safety Unit assisted…
Week of action to crack down on robberies across Kent
Kent Police is taking part in a week-long national operation aiming to crack down on robbery. Officers will be targeting their activity in known hotspot areas, increasing visibility and operational…