A suspected cocaine dealer from Swindon has been charged after police discovered suspected drugs and cash during a stop in Tonbridge.
Police Operation and Arrest
At around 5:30 pm on Monday, 3 February 2025, proactive Kent Police patrols identified a suspicious vehicle in Barden Road. Officers approached the car when it came to a natural stop in Old %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% Road.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 19 packets of white powder, suspected to be %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%, along with a quantity of cash.
Charges and Court Appearance
The driver, 24-year-old Jurgen Topuzi, of North Street, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%%, was later charged with:
- Possession with intent to supply cocaine
- Driving without a licence
- Driving without %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%
He appeared before %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 5 February, where he was remanded in custody.
Next Steps
Topuzi is scheduled to appear at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% Crown Court on 3 March 2025, where he will face further legal proceedings.
Police have urged anyone with information about drug-related crime in the area to come forward by contacting %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% on 101 or reporting anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
