Hidden Cocaine Haul Found in Tunbridge Wells Car Gearbox
Police uncovered twenty wraps of suspected Class A drugs stashed inside a car’s gearbox housing in Tunbridge Wells.
Unmarked Officers Make Bold Stop and Search
At around 2pm on Sunday 15 November 2020, the Proactive Targeting Team seized the drugs after stopping a vehicle on Dynvor Road. A search under the Misuse of Drugs Act revealed what is believed to be cocaine hidden in a secret compartment near the gear stick.
More Than Just Drugs: Phones and Cannabis Found
- Suspected cocaine wraps – 20 in total
- Three mobile phones
- Small quantity of cannabis
The driver, a 29-year-old Londoner, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply. He has since been released on bail until 11 December 2020.
Zero-Tolerance Warning from Kent Police
“The misuse of drugs causes misery to people’s lives and we take a zero-tolerance approach to drug-related crime in Kent. We have officers from specialist teams who work continuously with neighbouring forces to target offenders and bring them to justice,” said Detective Inspector Richard O’Toole.
He added: “Criminals believe they can operate with impunity in some areas, but we have officers out across the county making it very hard for them to sell their drugs.”
Kent Police urge residents to report any suspected drug dealing in their communities and provide vital information to help the fight against crime.
