Tonbridge takes a stand for Women’s Safety
Tonbridge is taking a bold step towards ensuring the safety of women and girls in the area. In a recent initiative, police officers have been engaging with women and girls…
West Kent shoplifters targeted in Christmas crackdown
West Kent police out in force A shoplifting and anti-social behaviour crackdown by police has led to charges and numerous arrests in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in the run up…
Cocaine trade in Swanley disrupted by police raid and arrest
In October 2023, investigators from Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team learned that a drug dealer was travelling from Penge to Swanley to supply cocaine and heroin. The team…
Police patrols in Sevenoaks scupper suspected cocaine supply chain
Cocaine library image A suspected cocaine supply chain has been disrupted by officers on patrol in Sevenoaks. Almost 30 street deals were seized along with a kitchen knife, after constables…
Knife crime crackdown in Kent leads to 24 arrests in a week
Police have arrested 24 suspects and seized more than 100 potential weapons during a week of action to tackle knife crime. Kent Police took part in Operation Sceptre between Monday…
Beware, you’ve been warned! Kent Police on the trail of uninsured drivers
A campaign to reduce the amount of people killed and seriously injured on Kent’s roads continues this week with officers from the Roads Policing Unit supporting a national campaign targeting…
Butt out: Litterbugs in Medway cough up £8,000 for tossing cigarettes
Dozens of careless smokers have been slapped with hefty fines for throwing their cigarette butts in Medway. Twenty-six litterbugs were taken to court after they ignored the fixed penalty notices…
Drop knives at Medway Police Station without facing charges
You can safely dispose of knives outside Medway Police Station without worrying about facing legal consequences. Medway’s Community Safety Unit will be placing a new knife surrender bin outside Medway…
Suspected ‘Lego’ shoplifter nicked
The ongoing campaign to protect businesses in Swale from crime has continued with multiple charges for a suspected shoplifter. Kent Police was notified that on 21 August 2023, a man…
ASB house in Margate closed down in police operation
A Margate house linked to drug-dealing and anti-social behaviour has been closed down through work by Kent Police. A three-month closure order for the property in Westfield Road was granted…