A county lines drug dealer who tried to swallow drugs as he was being arrested has been jailed for nearly five years.
Investigation Into Drug Supply Network
In November 2024, Kent Police launched an investigation after identifying that two phone numbers linked to an organised crime group were being used to supply crack cocaine and heroin to drug users in Medway.
Enquiries revealed that the dealers were operating from Hastings, and that Leesean Francis, 25, was responsible for contacting buyers.
Dramatic Arrest in St Leonards-on-Sea
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, police officers travelled to an address in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, where they spotted Francis leaving a property.
“It is then only a matter of time before they get a visit from one of our enforcement teams and they are swiftly charged and brought to justice.”
Ongoing Crackdown on County Lines Operations
Kent Police remain committed to dismantling county lines drug networks, which exploit vulnerable individuals and contribute to serious crime across the region.
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Anyone with information about drug dealing in their area is urged to report it by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
