Man Arrested After Major Drug Bust Linked to Maidstone Supply
Police Crack Down on Drug Supply in Maidstone
Kent Police have charged a man following a sting operation targeting drug supply in Maidstone town centre. Officers were tipped off about suspicious activity between November 2024 and January 2025, sparking a detailed investigation into Class A drug distribution in the area.
Big Cocaine Haul Seized in Southwark Raid
On 15 January 2025, police raided a Southwark address in London and uncovered over 11 grams of cocaine. The drugs were seized, and 24-year-old Harry Harding from West Lane, Southwark, was arrested at the scene.
Serious Charges for Harding
Harding now faces multiple charges, including:
- Being concerned in the supply of heroin
- Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine
- Possession with intent to supply heroin
- Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on 14 February 2025.
Police Urge Public to Stay Alert
Authorities are calling on the public to report any suspicious activity to help stamp out drug-related crime. Tips can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers.