Three Arrested and Crack Cocaine Seized in High Halstow Drugs Raid
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Police have arrested three people and seized around 50 crack cocaine deals after a late-night patrol in High Halstow.
Kent Police said officers were called to The Street shortly after 2am on Wednesday, 30 July, following reports of suspicious behaviour.
A man and two teenage boys were detained and searched, leading to the discovery of:
- A bag containing 50 crack cocaine deals
- A larger lump of suspected cocaine
- Cannabis
- Electronic scales
- A quantity of cash
A further quantity of cocaine was found during a search of a local address.
Blake Rowles, 18, of Christmas Lane, High Halstow, has since been charged with:
- Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply
- Possession of cannabis with intent to supply
- Possession of criminal property (cash)
He was remanded in custody and appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 31 July.
The two teenage boys were bailed pending further investigation.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and further charges may follow.
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