Armed and Dangerous: Dover Man Busted with Slingshot, Knife & Suspected Cocaine
Suspicious Car Sparks Police Sting in Dover
Police on patrol in Dover made a striking haul after stopping a suspicious vehicle on Buckland Avenue on the evening of October 31, 2024. The car had been driving oddly, raising officers’ suspicions and triggering an investigation.
Weapons and Drugs Found in Cherry Tree Avenue Stop
Officers tracked the vehicle to Cherry Tree Avenue, where they stopped a 41-year-old man from Deal for questioning. During the stop, police discovered a substance thought to be cocaine. A vehicle search then uncovered alarming weapons: a dangerous knife, a slingshot, and razor blades.
Man Arrested and Released on Bail Amid Ongoing Probe
The suspect was arrested on charges of possessing Class A drugs, a knife, and an offensive weapon. He also faces driving-related offences. Although now released on bail, the investigation by Kent Police is far from over. The force urges anyone spotting suspicious activity to come forward as they work to protect the local community.
