Six Men Busted in Tonbridge Drugs Crackdown
Six men have been arrested over a drug supply ring running across Tonbridge, using mobile phones and postal codes to coordinate deliveries. Police swooped after a major investigation by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate.
Ringleaders Caught with Swords, Cocaine, and Cash
The raids happened on Friday 10 May 2024, targeting multiple addresses including one in swindon/" title="Swindon" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Swindon, Wiltshire. Officers seized 28 mobile phones, two swords, significant quantities of cocaine, and large amounts of cash.
Names and Charges
- Cosmin Vlas, 34, London Road, Grays, Essex
- Leutrim Bardhoshi, 24, Ascham Road, Swindon
- Sabre Arnaut, 27, Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells
- Sait Arnaut, 23, Goods Station Road, Tunbridge Wells
- Mehmed Mola, 21, Jackwood Way, Tunbridge Wells
- Georgi Dimitrov, 24, maidstone/" title="Maidstone" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Maidstone Road, north London
All face charges of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
Court Appearances and Further Arrests
The suspects appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 11 May and were remanded in custody. Their next hearing is set for 7 June at Maidstone Crown Court.
Two more suspects, a 30-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, were also arrested but have been released on bail. They must return to a police station on 7 August as inquiries continue.
