Four Nabbed in Major Class A Drugs Bust Spanning Kent, Essex and Blackpool
Phone Leads Trigger High-Stakes Cross-Country Raids
In a sharp crackdown, Kent Police zeroed in on mobile numbers tied to known heroin and crack cocaine users in Chatham back in March 2025. The investigation tracked calls to an address on Alexandra Road, Blackpool.
Backing came from Lancashire Constabulary and British Transport Police, who jointly swooped on the Blackpool property on Wednesday 14 May. The raid netted three men and a 16-year-old boy along with:
- Large amounts of cash
- Six mobile phones and multiple SIM cards
- Drug scales
- Several weapons
Four Charged, Facing Court Over Multi-County Drug Supply
On Thursday 15 May, four suspects were charged following further enquiries:
- Kevin Yoro, 24, Peckham
- Daniel Kargbo, 21, Putney
Both face charges for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Chatham from 9 March to 14 May 2025.
Meanwhile,
- Alfie Carter, 23, Bexleyheath
- A 16-year-old from Wood Green, London
were charged with Class A supply in Southend, Essex over the same period.
All four remain in custody and will appear at Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on Friday 16 May.
Kent Police Praise Team Effort, Probe Continues
“This operation highlights the importance of cross-force intelligence sharing. Thanks to effective coordination with Lancashire Constabulary and British Transport Police, we have disrupted a significant supply line of Class A drugs,” a Kent Police spokesperson said.
The investigation is ongoing, with detectives hunting wider drug trafficking networks targeting Kent and Essex.
Public Urged to Help Crack Down on Drug Crime
Kent Police urge anyone spotting suspicious drug activity to report anonymously via:
- Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
- Kent Police (non-emergency): 101
- Emergency: 999
