Kent Police Smash Major Drug Ring in Temple Hill Raids
On Wednesday 19 June 2024, Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team launched a major operation in Temple Hill. They stormed two addresses, seizing a haul of class A and B drugs, cash, and multiple mobile phones.
Four Arrested and Charged with Drug Supply
Officers arrested four suspects: Gibson Dalton-Shingleton, 27, with no fixed address; Matthew Belock, 48, of Greenhithe; and siblings Chay Dalton-Shingleton, 26, and Susan Forrest, 48, both from Dartford. All now face charges of being involved in the supply of cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine, and cannabis.
Gibson and Chay Dalton-Shingleton face extra charges for possessing amphetamine, cocaine, and cannabis with intent to supply.
Court Appearances and Bail Details
All four appeared at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court. Matthew Belock and Susan Forrest were granted bail ahead of their Woolwich Crown Court hearing on Monday 8 July. Meanwhile, Gibson and Chay Dalton-Shingleton were remanded in custody and will appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 15 July.
This crackdown deals a significant blow to drug supply in Kent, showing police remain relentless in their fight against gang crime.
