On Wednesday 9 November 2022, officers were called to a report that a suspicious man was in possession of a bladed weapon in the High Street.
Patrols quickly attended the area and Artur Barbosa was stopped and searched.
The constables recovered a large kitchen knife, two wraps of cocaine and Barbosa was arrested.
Charged
He was later charged with possession of a bladed weapon in a public place and possessing a class A drug.
Barbosa, of Warwick Place, Northfleet was remanded in custody and pleaded guilty at Medway Magistrates Court on Thursday 10 November.
The 62-year-old was immediately jailed for 14 months. This jail term included the activation of a suspended sentence.
Police Sergeant Joe Cross said: ‘Our patrols are determined to keep the streets of North Kent safe and anybody who chooses to carry a knife can expect to be stopped, searched and brought to justice.
‘Barbosa arrogantly thought he could carry a weapon with impunity but his confidence was misplaced and he is now behind bars. Anybody else who follows his example is likely to join him.’
Patrols quickly attended the area and Artur Barbosa was stopped and searched.
The constables recovered a large kitchen knife, two wraps of cocaine and Barbosa was arrested.
Charged
He was later charged with possession of a bladed weapon in a public place and possessing a class A drug.
Barbosa, of Warwick Place, Northfleet was remanded in custody and pleaded guilty at Medway Magistrates Court on Thursday 10 November.
The 62-year-old was immediately jailed for 14 months. This jail term included the activation of a suspended sentence.
Police Sergeant Joe Cross said: ‘Our patrols are determined to keep the streets of North Kent safe and anybody who chooses to carry a knife can expect to be stopped, searched and brought to justice.
‘Barbosa arrogantly thought he could carry a weapon with impunity but his confidence was misplaced and he is now behind bars. Anybody else who follows his example is likely to join him.’
