Two Men Nabbed in Town Centre Drugs Raid

Police swooped on a town centre property on February 16, 2023, hunting Class A drug dealers. They found more than just drugs.

Crack Cocaine, Heroin and a Baton Seized

Officers arrested two men on site. Alongside mobile phones, they confiscated crack cocaine, heroin, and an illegal extendable baton.

Charged with Drug Supply and Weapon Offence

Mateusz Szczpczynski, 29, from Pelham Road, Gravesend, and 28-year-old Pawel Ciepielski from Burnham Road, Dartford, now face serious charges. These include distribution and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin. Szczpczynski also faces a charge for carrying a prohibited weapon in public.

Remanded Ahead of Crown Court Hearing

Both men appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court and were remanded in custody. They are set to appear at Woolwich Crown Court on March 20.

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