Stepping up to protect east Kent residents against rogue traders
In East Kent, a dynamic operation was launched to crack down on rogue traders and empower residents to stay vigilant about their consumer rights On Thursday 22 August 2024, Kent…
Police crackdown on anti-social behaviour across Thanet
People suspected of causing anti-social behaviour in Thanet are being warned they will be expected to leave the area if seen by Kent Police officers. As part of ongoing work…
Police clamp down on anti-social behaviour in Broadstairs
Library image – Pexels Officers in Thanet are warning offenders that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated after recent cases in Broadstairs. At around 7pm on Sunday 28 July 2024,…
Thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in Dover
Illegal vapes, counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes were seized by Kent Police working with Kent County Council’s Trading Standards team and Dover’s Community Safety Unit when they carried out visits to…
Six anti-social drivers sentenced for offences in west Kent
Six drivers have been fined or received points on their licence following a crackdown on anti-social driving in west Kent. Drivers of modified cars have been entering Kent from neighbouring…
Police warn nearly one motorcyclist a month was killed on Kent’s roads last year
One in five road users killed or seriously injured each year are motorcyclists warns a top cop on the launch of a two-week safety campaign which will see police out…
E-scooters ridden illegally in Dartford town centre are snatched by police
On Wednesday 29 and Friday 31 May 2024, Police officers alongside cadets and staff representing Dartford Council were in the town as part of an ongoing task to inform the…
Special police teams raise student awareness to dangers of knife crime
School children across Medway have benefited from a visit from Kent Police’s specialist teams as part of the national knife crime enforcement and awareness campaign. Officers visited several primary and…
Maidstone shoplifting suspect in court over £200 worth of booze and clutch of Easter eggs!
The campaign to prevent retail crime at Maidstone shops has continued with charges for a suspected thief who allegedly stole alcohol valued at almost £200 from Tesco in Farleigh Hill…
Folkestone anti-shoplifting operation arrests three and speaks to 8-year-old girl
Three people have been arrested after extra police were brought into Folkestone to tackle shoplifting. Plain clothes and uniformed officers from the town’s Community Safety Unit carried out patrols in…