Nine nabbed in massive Aylesford cocaine bust! Cops swooped on Burham in a high-stakes operation that saw over three kilograms of Class A drugs taken off the streets.
Huge Haul: Drugs, Cash & Weapons Seized
Police uncovered more than £80,000 in cash along with a deadly arsenal – including a firearm, knuckle duster, and a Taser. The crackdown kicked off on Tuesday 16 January 2024 with raids on a 1 Astra, a Jaguar, and eight properties.
Serious Crime Squad Leads the Charge
The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate is spearheading the probe. So far, three suspects face charges:
- Kastriot Dani, 41, of Cheltenham Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire – charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property (the seized cash).
- Andrew Hemphill, 25, of Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells – charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of cannabis.
- Shellbie Johnson, 25, of Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells – charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Court Drama Unfolds
All three appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 18 January and were remanded in custody. They’re set to face maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone Crown Court on 15 February.
The six other suspects have been bailed while investigations continue.
