Two men, one of whom is a port worker, have been arrested by National Crime Agency officers investigating the attempted importation of cocaine worth approximately £8 million on the black market
The men, aged 54 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to import class A drugs in Southend, Essex, around 6pm on Thursday, following an NCA operation assisted by Border Force, the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, Essex Police, and Kent Police.It comes after the discovery of approximately 100 kilos of cocaine in two […]
Detectives looking into a serious assault in Canterbury have released images of two people they want to speak with.
At around 4.10pm on Monday, January 9, 2023, a man and a woman were walking in the Borough when they were approached by two males asking for a lighter. [block_2] The man and woman continued walking until they came to a halt in front of a fast food restaurant. They were approached again as they […]
Over the weekend, Medway will have dispersal orders in place to deal with nuisance vehicles
The orders will be in effect from 6 p.m. on Friday, 20 January, to 6 p.m. on Sunday, 22 January, and will cover the Medway City Estate, as well as areas in the Hoo Peninsula and Strood Retail Park. [block_2] The orders are being enforced as a direct result of information received indicating the possibility […]
Officers investigating the theft of items from a Sandwich church have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to help with the inv…
A man entered St Peter’s Church in Market Street around 1.45pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, and stole cash and a credit card. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, and officers have released a photo of a man who may be able to help with the investigation. I appreciate the man’s face is obscured […]
Officers investigating the theft of items from a Sandwich church have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to help with the investigation
A man entered St Peter’s Church in Market Street around 1.45pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, and stole cash and a credit card. [block_2] An investigation into the incident is ongoing, and officers have released a photo of a man who may be able to help with the investigation.
On the Isle of Sheppey, a suspected county-line drug dealer from Swanley was apprehended
Officers in plain clothes were on patrol in Sheerness on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, when they noticed a man sitting in a car they suspected was involved in the supply of class A drugs. [block_2] The vehicle was stopped outside an address in Queenborough, and a man who got out of the passenger seat was […]
Four men arrested after alleged animal welfare and wildlife offences
The RSPCA led the raids, which took place on Wednesday morning (Jan 18) in Canterbury and near Folkestone. [block_2] The dogs, which are thought to be a cross between terriers and lurchers, have now been placed in the care of the animal charity.
DDC branches out into the local community with new bespoke vehicle
Thanks to a community project grant from Kent County Council’s ‘Helping Hands Scheme,’ Dover District Council staff can now travel into the heart of our local communities. [block_2] The £173,000 grant will assist Dover District Council’s community team, as well as neighbouring local authorities, in their resident engagement work. A portion of the funds were […]
A hearse driver has been caught using his mobile while driving
The motorist was left red faced-after police spotted them chatting away on the device in Dover. [block_2] Kent Police’s Road Safety Unit tweeted a photo of the vehicle this afternoon and issued a traffic violation report to the driver.
Officers investigating an attempted robbery in Canterbury have released a CCTV image
A man was assaulted by two men in the city’s High Street, between the junctions with Best Lane and St Margaret’s Street, at around 8.30pm on Wednesday 11 January 2023. The men demanded money as well. [block_2] The victim sustained minor facial injuries but was not taken to the hospital.
Officers recovered a stolen Land Rover just hours after it was stolen
Officers recovered a stolen Land Rover just hours after receiving a report of a burglary near Tonbridge and arrested five men. [block_2] The vehicle was one of two stolen from a Plaxtol property in the early hours of Monday, January 16, 2023. The burglary was reported to Kent Police at 8.30 a.m. the same day, […]
Officers are seeking information to assist in the search for a missing Snodland teen
Officers are seeking information to assist in the search for a missing Snodland teen. [block_2] Harley Jacobs, 15, was last seen in the village on Friday, January 13, 2023, around 3.30pm. He is described as 5ft 9ins tall and slim in build. Harley was wearing a black coat, a silver t-shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms, dark […]
UPDATED: A body has been discovered in Thames and Medway Canal’s in Gravesend – (ID 550081)
Officers are working today to identify a body found on Sunday afternoon and to establish the circumstances. The body was recovered and transported away from the scene in a private ambulance at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon A large police presence was observed near the Thames and Medway Canal’s Norfolk Road end in Gravesend. According […]
UPDATED: A body has been discovered in Thames and Medway Canal’s in Gravesend
Officers are working today to identify a body found on Sunday afternoon and to establish the circumstances. The body was recovered and transported away from the scene in a private ambulance at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon A large police presence was observed near the Thames and Medway Canal’s Norfolk Road end in Gravesend. According […]
UPDATED: A body has been discovered in Thames and Medway Canal’s in Gravesend
Officers are working today to identify a body found on Sunday afternoon and to establish the circumstances. The body was recovered and transported away from the scene in a private ambulance at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon A large police presence was observed near the Thames and Medway Canal’s Norfolk Road end in Gravesend. According […]
Kent Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man from Folkestone
On Saturday, January 14, 2023, James Butler, 52, was reported missing. He was last seen around 11 a.m. in Thanet’s Haine Road area, and officers are concerned for his well-being. He is believed to be dressed in a hat, tan boots, plain combat-style trousers, a fleece, and a jacket. He has a […]
Two suspected bike thieves have been apprehended just minutes after the incident in Gillingham was reported
At 11.20 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, Kent Police received a report that unknown males were attempting to steal a moped in Castlemaine Avenue before fleeing empty-handed. Officers arrived and found the suspects on mopeds less than 20 minutes later. Following a brief chase, two suspects were apprehended and arrested on Hazlemare Road. […]
A suspected burglar has appeared in court following an investigation into a Tunbridge Wells burglary
Following an investigation into a Tunbridge Wells burglary, a suspected burglar appeared in court. Kent Police received a report that a house in Dornden Drive, Langton Green, was targeted and a car, jewellery, and other property were stolen between Saturday, December 31, 2022, and Sunday, January 1, 2023. The Chief Constable’s Crime Squad detectives […]
