Speeding and Drug Busts Rock Folkestone in Police Blitz
Kent Police cracked down hard in a one-day operation on Tuesday 17 October 2023. The Road Safety Unit teamed up with the Proactive Target Team, local cops, DVSA, and HMRC for a blitz on the county’s worst traffic offenders and crime suspects.
Speeds Hit 67mph in 30mph Zone
Marked and unmarked patrols, including a police motorbike and a speed camera van, hit the streets. The van caught 40 vehicles tearing down Dover Road over the 30mph limit. The worst? A motorbike blasting at 67mph.
Drug Dealing and Burglary Suspects Nabbed
During the operation, officers clocked suspected drug deals on Lower Sandgate Road. Two suspects were stopped and searched. Cops found around 100 wraps of suspected Class A drugs. A 56-year-old Dover man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
Meanwhile, a 39-year-old Folkestone man, wanted over a burglary from 14 October, was also arrested on the spot. Both suspects have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Other Highlights: Stolen Car, Speeding Taxi, and More Offences
- A vehicle at Junction 10a of the M20 was seized for using cloned plates and suspected theft. Police are investigating its true identity.
- A taxi driver hit speeds of 94mph on the M20, suspected of careless driving. He faces a traffic offence report and has been reported to taxi licensing authorities.
- Additional offences reported included:
- 6 drivers caught without seatbelts
- 5 driving uninsured
- 2 using phones while driving
- 1 with illegal window tints
- 2 driving with poor-condition tyres
“My team regularly carry out traffic operations around the county,” said Sergeant Grant Steele from the Road Safety Unit. “This time, we targeted areas flagged for road safety concerns around Folkestone. Dover Road especially stood out, with 40 speeders and over 20 other traffic offences reported.”
