Spider-Man Sock Leads Cops to £3,000 and Samurai Sword in Drug Bust!
Erratic Driving Sparks Drug Arrest
On Wednesday 5 October 2022 at around 1.35pm, police pulled over a car on Romney Road, Ashford after spotting reckless driving. The man behind the wheel, 43, was immediately arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
Drugs Hidden in Spider-Man Sock
But the surprises didn’t stop there. Officers discovered multiple bags of what’s believed to be cocaine tucked inside a Spider-Man sock in the suspect’s possession. This led to a second arrest for possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Police Dog Sniffs Out £3,000 Cash Stash
Next came a search of the man’s home under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Police Dog Tilly’s sharp nose located nearly £3,000 in cash hidden inside another sock under the bed.
Samurai Sword Seized in Shocking Find
Adding to the dramatic haul, officers also seized a samurai sword from the property. The 43-year-old was later released from custody but remains under investigation.
