A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in Rochester after Kent Police officers uncovered suspected cocaine, bags of cannabis and a large quantity of cash during searches of a vehicle, a property and its driver.
The 25-year-old man, a Greek national from Chatham, was detained following a police operation on Friday 23 October 2026, after officers on patrol became suspicious of activity involving a blue Kia Cee’d.
At approximately 3.15pm, officers spotted the vehicle on New Road in Rochester, where they suspected drug supply activity was taking place.
Police followed the car to Maidstone Road, where the driver was stopped and arrested.
Searches subsequently led to the discovery of suspected Class A and Class B drugs, along with cash.
Police Stop Blue Kia Following Suspected Drug Activity in Rochester
Kent Police officers were patrolling the New Road area of Rochester when the blue Kia Cee’d attracted their attention.
Officers suspected the vehicle was linked to drug supply activity and began following it through the town.
The car was subsequently stopped on Maidstone Road, where the driver was arrested.
During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered several deal bags containing cannabis and a large quantity of cash.
The discovery prompted further enquiries and additional searches.
Cocaine and Cannabis Recovered During Police Searches
Following the initial vehicle search, officers searched a nearby property, where they discovered further quantities of cannabis.
Police also searched the arrested driver and located a quantity of suspected Class A drugs, believed to be cocaine.
The substances recovered during the operation included:
- Several deal bags of cannabis found inside the Kia Cee’d.
- A further quantity of cannabis discovered at a nearby property.
- Suspected cocaine recovered during a search of the driver.
- A large amount of cash found inside the vehicle.
Kent Police have not disclosed the total weight of the drugs seized or the value of the recovered cash.
Chatham Man, 25, Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Supply
The driver, a 25-year-old Greek national from Chatham, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B controlled drugs.
Class A drugs include cocaine, while cannabis is classified as a Class B controlled substance under UK law.
The suspect was subsequently released on police bail while further enquiries continue.
No charges have been announced.
Kent Police Continue Rochester Drug Supply Investigation
The arrest followed proactive patrols in Rochester, with officers acting after identifying activity they believed could be connected to the supply of illegal drugs.
The discovery of suspected cocaine, cannabis and cash has formed part of the continuing investigation.
Kent Police have not confirmed whether any further arrests are anticipated or whether additional suspects are being sought.
Enquiries remain ongoing.
