Triple Arrest in Cuxton Drug and Weapons Haul
Police swooped on a Cuxton site and nabbed three suspects after uncovering a massive stash of drugs, weapons, and stolen caravans. The raid happened on December 10, 2025, near Sundridge Hill.
Drugs, Deadly Weapons, and Stolen Vehicles Seized
Officers found two cannabis grows and a haul of drugs including suspected cocaine and heroin. The stash also contained an air rifle, knuckle dusters, an antique sword, and an imitation firearm. Two caravans and a car believed to be stolen were recovered at the scene.
Coates Family Faces Serious Charges
- Oliver Coates, 54
- Zoe Coates, 47
- Alfie Coates, 27
All from Brickfields Lane, Cuxton, they face a string of charges: supplying class A and B drugs, producing class B drugs, and possession of offensive weapons. Alfie and Zoe also face allegations of handling stolen goods.
Court Drama: Custody and Bail Details
At their first hearing on December 12, Alfie and Oliver Coates were remanded in custody. Zoe Coates was granted bail. The trio is set to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on January 9, 2026.
