Medway cops struck big in their latest operation targeting drug dealers and criminals. Cocaine, ketamine, weapons, and counterfeit cash were all seized during raids across Gillingham and Rochester.
Targeted Raids Hit Hotspots Hard
- Six stop-and-searches in Gillingham’s Redfern Avenue got a hit when a police dog sniffed out ketamine on a suspect. The man was handed a Community Resolution after the drugs were seized.
- At a Canterbury Street pub in Gillingham, officers bagged a man caught with five deal bags of cocaine, cash, and a mobile phone. He also received a Community Resolution.
- Rochester High Street saw police dogs uncover cannabis deal bags on a man. A follow-up search at his nearby home uncovered a haul of Class A & B drugs, multiple phones, deal bags, scales, weapons including a sickle knife and crossbow, fake cash, and a safe stuffed with more drugs.
Drugs Kingpin Charged
Rashanne Miller, 31, of High Street, Rochester, faces charges for possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs. He’s set to appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Monday 17 November.
Chief Inspector Vows to Keep Up Pressure
“We run these operations regularly to deter anyone thinking of carrying illegal drugs. It’s also key to ensuring local businesses follow licensing rules,” said Chief Inspector Paul Diddams, Medway’s District Commander. “Our police dogs are expertly trained to detect drugs during stops under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Residents can rest easy knowing we’ll keep up these raids to stop crime in its tracks.”
