Gravesham Man Busted in Massive Weapons Haul After Stolen Car Hunt

Stolen Land Rover Leads Cops to Armed Suspect

Phillip Bailey, 31, from Gravesham, was arrested after police found a stolen black Land Rover Defender at his Meopham home on Beechwood Gardens. The vehicle had been reported stolen from London just the day before.

Firearms, Drugs, and Stolen Luxury Cars Seized

Officers swooped on Bailey’s property, uncovering multiple firearms, drugs, and pricey items believed to be connected to criminal activity, including another stolen Range Rover.

Charged with Gun Possession and Handling Stolen Goods

On 8 April, Bailey faced serious charges involving:

  • Six counts of handgun possession
  • Possession of 9mm ammo without a certificate
  • Two counts of handling stolen vehicles (Land Rover Defender & Range Rover)
  • Possession of criminal property
  • Possession of cocaine

Bailey was remanded in custody by Medway magistrates and is set to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on 6 May.

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