Big Drug Bust in Medway! Police crack down hard on Class A and B drugs in Chatham and Strood, arresting two men after a series of swoops.
Arrests Sparked by Spice Seizure
On Monday, 18 November 2024, officers nabbed a man on Chatham High Street. A search uncovered seven bags of ‘spice’, a nasty synthetic Class B drug. The haul was seized for analysis, ramping up the crackdown.
Just three days later, on Thursday, 21 November, police executed search warrants in Chatham and Strood. They found cocaine, cannabis, and a mobile phone. Two men were arrested and whisked to custody.
Men Charged with Drug Supply
- John Wray, 45, from Meadowbank Road, Chatham, faces charges of possessing spice with intent to supply.
- Wayne Albone, 37, from Albert Place, Strood, is charged with multiple offences including:
- Being concerned in the supply of cocaine
- Being concerned in the supply of cannabis
- Possessing cocaine with intent to supply
- Possessing cannabis with intent to supply
Both men appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 22 November, where they were remanded in custody. Their next hearing is set for 20 December at Maidstone Crown Court.
Police Ready to Tackle Drug Crime
This operation highlights police determination to smash drug networks that fuel crime in local neighbourhoods. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and report any dodgy activity.
Watch this space for more updates as the case unfolds.
