Ten drug dealers have been sentenced following a major Kent Police operation that uncovered a high-level drug conspiracy in Dartford, seizing more than £440,000 worth of Class A drugs, firearms, ammunition, and thousands in criminal cash.
The criminal network, operating across north Kent, trafficked over 3.5kg of cocaine and heroin, and was linked to multiple drug lines, weapons and organised supply routes.
Major Sentences Handed Down
At Woolwich Crown Court on Friday 23 May 2025, the following defendants were sentenced:
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Large quantities of Class A and B drugs
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Three viable handguns
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Ammunition
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Drug supply phones
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Thousands in cash
DNA evidence later connected Ben King to the firearms, and he was subsequently arrested after officers also seized three cocaine blocks, half a block of heroin, and two taser devices.
Judge Praises ‘High-Quality’ Investigation
The judge presiding over the case commended the “high-quality police investigation”, which dismantled the supply network and led to multiple convictions for conspiracy to supply drugs, firearms offences, and possession of criminal property.
Police Statement
Detective Constable Steven Brown, who led the investigation, said:
“This was a long and complex investigation that has removed dangerous weapons and a significant quantity of drugs from Kent’s streets. These offenders brought misery to communities — now they are behind bars, where they belong.”
