Kent Crime Squad Bags Nearly 50 Years Behind Bars in March Crackdown
A specialist Kent Police team smashed crime in March 2020, locking up offenders for a combined total of almost fifty years. The Chief Constable’s Crime Squad, known for targeting burglars and robbers, brought down repeat lawbreakers with ruthless efficiency.
Massive Arrests and Charges Rock the County
- 22 arrests made
- 62 new offences charged with Crown Prosecution Service backing
- 15 search warrants executed
Chief Constable Alan Pughsley praised his officers: “Amid uncertainty, my Crime Squad are smashing results daily. They leave their families to make Kent safer from the worst criminals.”
Highlight Cases: Sledgehammer Smash & Instant Justice
Two men caged after smashing through an Ashford shop wall with a sledgehammer and nicking around 40 laptops.
A sittingbourne burglar was caught red-handed by a victim and sent straight to jail.
Crime Squad’s Ongoing War on Crime
Launched in February 2019, the Crime Squad has already racked up 377 years in sentences, 300+ arrests, and over 1,000 criminal charges in its first year alone.
Detective Chief Inspector Lopa McDermott said: “Every victim matters. Despite the tough times emergency services face, we remain laser-focused on protecting our communities. March’s results are just the start – we’re not stopping anytime soon.”
