Five people arrested after drugs, machete and phones seized in Rochester

Detectives investigating drug supply in Medway have detained five people in Rochester.

Officers made the arrests at several properties on Saturday 9 September 2023 at around 8am.

The activity is part of an ongoing drugs case led by Kent Police’s Criminal Investigation Department.

The five men were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Police searched properties along with a vehicle and seized drugs, a machete, and mobile phones that they suspect have been used to carry out drug deals.

Detectives continue to carry out their enquiries and act on information received from the public concerning drug dealing in the area.

To report a crime, such as drug dealing, visit Report a crime | Kent Police.

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