Drug Dealer Slapped with £66,000 Cash Confiscation
Connor Gibbs, 22, has been forced to cough up over £66,000 of dirty money following a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing at Canterbury Crown Court.
The ex-Folkestone man, jailed for five years in March 2020 for supplying crack cocaine and heroin, now faces further jail time if he fails to pay back the cash.
From Knife Threats to Massive Police Haul
Gibbs first caught police attention in September 2019 after threatening a man with a knife and trying to shove him into a car — believed to be a drugs dispute. Witnesses reported the incident, and officers quickly identified Gibbs.
Later that month, police arrested him and raided his property, uncovering £3,000 in cash and the threatening knife. A vehicle parked outside held a staggering £50,000 hidden in the spare wheel compartment. The car and cash were seized immediately.
The next day, police found heroin worth up to £36,000 linked to Gibbs, rounding off a huge drugs bust.
Criminal Charges and Law Enforcement Praise
- Attempted kidnap
- Threats with a knife
- Supplying class A drugs
- Possession of criminal property
Gibbs pleaded guilty to all charges.
“Our Financial Investigation Unit is stopping serious criminals like Connor Gibbs from enjoying the spoils of their crimes,” said Detective Inspector Annie Clayton. “We use the Proceeds of Crime Act to make sure drug dealers and traffickers can’t just pick up where they left off once released.”
£66,334 or Back to the Cells
At Thursday’s hearing, Gibbs was ordered to repay £66,334—his haul from illegal activities—or face more time behind bars.
This is a stark warning to anyone thinking crime pays in Kent: the long arm of the law is ready to seize your spoils and lock you up for good.
