Image: Kent Police at Sandgate ::: A targeted police operation in Folkestone on Tuesday, October 22, resulted in over 20 drivers being reported for various traffic offences and two arrests.…
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) reports it has achieved a significant victory in its ongoing battle to protect the Kent Downs National Landscape after a landowner has been convicted and sentenced…
A targeted crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Maidstone has yielded impressive results, with reports dropping by nearly 70% in recent months. Local police have been actively patrolling hotspots in the…
Thanet District Council join forces with police A joint operation by Kent Police, Kent Special Constabulary, and Thanet District Council has resulted in the seizure of drugs and the identification…
Library image A persistent beggar in Maidstone, who has repeatedly asked for money despite having accessible accommodation, has been issued a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). On 3 October, the…
In a dramatic crackdown on illegal tobacco, Kent Trading Standards, alongside Kent Police, HMRC, and their trusty detection dogs Griff, Bran, and Maggie, executed one of the largest operations ever…
A prolific Swale shoplifter has been jailed and will be subject to a strict criminal behaviour order preventing her entering a store with a bag that is not clear, on…
Two men seen exchanging a gun in Margate have been ordered to hand over more than £60K of criminal assets. Lee Walker, 37, and Alex Vassallo, 30, were spotted acting…
National Crime Agency officers have worked with law enforcement partners across Europe to seize around 600 dangerous lifejackets that were destined for use by organised crime groups smuggling migrants across…
Kent Police are seeking witnesses following an alleged assault on a police officer in Canterbury. On Friday, 30 August 2024, officers were in the city centre discussing the legalities of…
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