Stuck in the mud fly-tipping van seized near Maidstone
A van used to fly-tip household waste in a secluded area near Maidstone has been seized. The Mercedes Sprinter van was confiscated after officers attended a rural location at Pendenden…
Police checks on moped and delivery moped riders in Canterbury operation
Stop checks on mopeds Police in Canterbury have carried out an evening of stop checks on mopeds to ensure they are road legal and not being ridden dangerously. Officers from…
Security advice against burglars issued following Whitstable break-in
A burglary took place at a commercial premises in Church Lane, Seasalter between 5.30pm on Sunday 19 December and 8.50am the following morning. Fruit machines were damaged and emptied and…
More success for Ashford fly-tipping enforcers as Sissinghurst woman faces £334 bill
Fly-tipping Photo: Ashford Brough Council Ashford’s new Environmental Enforcement Team continues to wage war on the scourge of fly-tipping across the borough, with three separate cases brought before Folkestone Magistrates…
Christmas home safety tips for Canterbury students
Students in Canterbury have been given advice on how they can keep their homes and belongings safe over the festive season. Historically reports of burglary can take place when students…
Noise complaints over motorcross near Cloverleaf roundabout in Ashford ends in court
Noise complaints and safety issues linked with motorcross bikes on land at Cloverleaf roundabout in Ashford leads to £334 in fines and court costs for the organiser A man breached…
70 cars seized from uninsured motorists in Kent
Almost 70 vehicles were seized during a week-long campaign targeting uninsured drivers in Kent. Officers from Kent Police’s Roads Policing Unit took part in the national campaign, Op Drive Insured,…
Rogue traders targeted in joint crackdown on fly-tipping across Folkestone area
Fly-tipped waste spotted during Operation Assist Photo: Folkestone and Hythe District Council Officers from Folkestone & Hythe District Council joined those from Kent Police and the Environment Agency for Operation…
Money launderer in Kent ordered to repay more than £680,000
A Kent man jailed for money laundering has been ordered to repay the cash found hidden in supermarket and sports bags at his Dartford home. Karl Lockey, 33 was sentenced…
Don’t get caught out by the new weapons laws in Kent
Kent Police officers will be working to prevent and reduce knife crime across the county as part of a national week of action. Operation Sceptre is taking place from Monday…