Dymchurch Cocaine Dealer Ordered to Forfeit £31,000
CANTERBURY — A convicted drug dealer has been ordered to surrender more than £31,000 in criminal profits following a Kent Police financial investigation. Sami Hanbali, 25, was arrested in June…
Body Discovered in Blean Woods During Search for Missing Maidstone Man
Police searching for a missing man from Maidstone have recovered a body. Police attended Blean Woods, Canterbury, on Thursday 19 February 2026 where a person was confirmed to be deceased.…
Stolen Horse Box Recovered Next Day Using Kent Police Marking Scheme
CANTERBURY — A horse box and tipping trailer stolen from a rural farm have been returned to their owner in less than 24 hours, thanks to a specialized property marking…
Margate Site Among 16 Trashed as Waste Boss Hit With £1.4m Bill
A prolific waste criminal who used a Margate business park as an illegal dumping ground has been ordered to pay more than £1.4 million in fines and costs. Varun Datta,…
Gillingham Drugs and Weapon Seizure: London Man Bailed
A routine stop of a damaged vehicle in Gillingham led to the discovery of Class A drugs and a concealed knife on Monday afternoon. Officers patrolling Bailey Drive initially pulled…
Kent Drug Dealer Identified by Encrypted ‘EncroChat’ Messages Jailed
MAIDSTONE, Kent — A drug dealer involved in the large-scale distribution of cocaine and cannabis across Kent has been sentenced to prison after his criminal operations were exposed by an…
Teenager Missing From Gillingham Safely Located
A 16-year-old boy reported missing from Gillingham since Monday 16 February 2026 has been safely located. Officers would like to thank all those who assisted their enquiries and shared the…
Birchington Poacher Hit with Nationwide Dog Ban Following Hare Coursing Conviction
Gavin Chapman, a 48-year-old from Preston, has been handed a two-year nationwide Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a successful prosecution by Kent Police’s Rural Task Force. The sentencing, which took…
History for Everyone: Discover the “Sense-sational” Maison Dieu Open Day in Dover
Dover’s newly restored Maison Dieu and the Riverside Centre are opening their doors on Saturday, 21 February (11am – 3pm) for a free, fully accessible celebration of local heritage. “The…