Teen Knife and Drug Haul Seized in Chatham Town Centre Bust
Knife and Dope Snatched from 17-Year-Old
Chatham police struck hard after spotting suspicious activity near the bus station. Officers on patrol swooped on a 17-year-old boy in High Street on Tuesday afternoon, February 7.
A quick search found a knife on the teen. He was arrested on the spot.
Massive Drug Cache Uncovered at Police Station
Back at the station, a detailed search uncovered 54 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine – all Class A drugs.
Serious Charges and Court Dates
The youth now faces two counts of possessing drugs with intent to supply, plus possession of a knife in public. He appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on February 9 and was granted conditional bail.
He is due back at the same court on Monday, February 13.
