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…
On Tuesday 27 August 2024, Kent Police received a report that cash had been stolen from a church in Dartford while a victim was distracted during an anti crime crackdown.…
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,…
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…
People suspected of causing anti-social behaviour in Thanet are being warned they will be expected to leave the area if seen by Kent Police officers. As part of ongoing work…
Dangerous drivers were reported and a car was seized by police officers tackling nuisance motorists in Folkestone and Hythe. Road checks at a number of locations on Friday 9 August…
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