Kent Police have seized over a tonne of cannabis in a major operation targeting organised crime networks, with two men now charged in connection with the find.
Officers stopped a Ford Transit van on Wrotham Road, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%, on the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 November 2024, following reports of suspicious activity. Upon searching the van, they discovered 500 kilograms of packed cannabis.
Further inquiries led detectives to a property in Herne Hill, southeast %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%, later that day. Another 800 kilograms of cannabis was seized at the property. The total %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% value of the seized drugs is estimated to exceed £1 million.
Arrests and Charges
Two men were arrested at the scene and later charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply:
- Jack Phillips, 69, of %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% Road, Herne Hill
- Ramesh Tuladhar, 57, of Norcott Road, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% Newington
Both appeared before %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 15 November and were remanded in custody. They are due to appear at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% Crown Court on a date yet to be confirmed.
Police Statement
A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% Police spokesperson said:
This significant seizure demonstrates our commitment to disrupting and dismantling organised %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% networks that attempt to profit from the illegal drug trade. These operations not only harm individuals but also communities, and we will continue to take robust action to tackle this activity.”
The %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to drug trafficking in the area is encouraged to contact %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_10%% or Crimestoppers anonymously.
