Four individuals have been charged following a proactive Kent Police investigation into the supply of Class A drugs across Medway and Essex, resulting in a significant seizure and arrests in Blackpool.
Phone Numbers Lead to Cross-County Raids
In March 2025, officers identified mobile numbers suspected of being linked to known heroin and crack cocaine users in Chatham. Following the launch of a dedicated drugs line probe, the numbers were traced to an address in Alexandra Road, Blackpool.
With assistance from Lancashire Constabulary and British Transport Police, detectives raided the property on Wednesday 14 May. They arrested three men and a 16-year-old boy, recovering:
- A large quantity of cash
- Six mobile phones and multiple SIM cards
- A set of drug scales
- Several weapons
Charges Brought and Court Appearances
Following further enquiries, four individuals were charged on Thursday 15 May:
Both were charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in Chatham between 9 March and 14 May 2025.
