Crack Cocaine Dealer Nabbed with Gun and Ammo in Shocking Gravesend Bust
Five Charges Hit Melvin Gambanga
Melvin Gambanga, 23, faces five serious charges after a dramatic police raid in Gravesend. The man, from Federation Road, Abbey Wood, was arrested on 12 March 2020 by Kent Police.
Crack Cocaine and Firearms Seized
Officers found a stash of crack cocaine, a handgun, and eight live bullets during a search at Gambanga’s address. The haul sparked multiple charges, including possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply and illegal firearm possession.
Court Appearance and Custody Status
- Charged with:
- Possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply
- Possessing a prohibited firearm
- Possessing a firearm while prohibited
- Possessing ammunition without a certificate
- Acquiring criminal property
- Gambanga appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on 13 March
- Remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on 14 April
Police crackdown sends a clear message: Gravesend’s streets won’t tolerate drugs and guns.
