Two men were arrested and charged following a major cocaine seizure by Kent police near Hythe on 21 May 2026. Officers from Folkestone’s beat team stopped a suspicious HGV on the A20 at around 10am after a brief pursuit.
During the search, police discovered three bags containing 46 blocks of white powder. The substance was later confirmed to be cocaine with an estimated street value of more than £1 million.
The suspects, Dzmitry Danilah, 36, originally from Belarus with no fixed address, and Klodian Marku, 25, of South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, London, have been charged with being concerned in the importation of cocaine.
Both men appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on 25 May and were remanded in custody. Their next court hearing is scheduled for 22 June 2026 at Canterbury Crown Court.
Kent Police continue their investigation and highlighted the importance of proactive patrols in intercepting large-scale drug imports on local roads.
Originally published by UKNIP.
