Firearm and Class A Drugs Seized in Cliftonville Raid

Police swooped on a flat in Cliftonville at 3am last Friday, uncovering a sawn-off shotgun and a haul of suspected class A drugs.

Early Morning Drug Raid on Surrey Road

Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate conducted the raid on Surrey Road. Alongside the firearm, they found large amounts of cash and suspected cocaine and heroin.

Five Arrested in Margate Drug Bust

Five males—aged 65, 32, 20, 19, and a 17-year-old boy—all from Margate, were arrested on drug offence charges. They remain in police custody as the investigation continues.

Police Maintain Strong Presence

Authorities are still at the scene and patrolling the local area to crack down on further criminal activity.

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