Knife-Toting Crook Nabbed on High Street!
Suspect Caught Red-Handed with Big Blade
On Wednesday 9 November 2022, police raced to Northfleet High Street after reports of a suspicious man carrying a bladed weapon. Officers quickly stopped and searched Artur Barbosa, uncovering a large kitchen knife and two wraps of class A drugs.
Barbosa Busted and Behind Bars
The 62-year-old, from Warwick Place, Northfleet, was promptly arrested and charged with possession of a bladed weapon in a public place and possession of class A drugs. He pleaded guilty at Medway Magistrates’ Court the very next day and was slammed with a 14-month jail sentence, which included activating a suspended sentence.
Police Warn: Carry a Knife, Get Caught!
Police Sergeant Joe Cross laid down the law: “Our patrols are determined to keep the streets of North Kent safe. Anybody who chooses to carry a knife can expect to be stopped, searched and brought to justice.”
“Barbosa arrogantly thought he could carry a weapon with impunity but his confidence was misplaced and he is now behind bars. Anybody else who follows his example is likely to join him.”
