12 arrested in early morning drug raids

Kent Police say twelve suspected members of a drug dealing network have been arrested after a series of early morning raids.

Specialist teams simultaneously entered and searched properties in Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Birchington, Canterbury, Croydon and Surrey on Thursday 3 April 2025.

Ten men and two women, who are suspected of being part of an organised crime group, have been arrested on suspicion of various offences.

Suspected cocaine and ketamine have been seized, along with a large amount of cash, phones and high-value watches.

All of those arrested are currently being held in custody while searches at the properties continue and officers progress the investigation.

Detective Sergeant Andy Leventis said: 'Drug dealing and organised crime bring misery to communities and cause knock-on antisocial behaviour and other offences in our towns and cities.

'We won't allow drug dealing networks to operate in Kent and will make arrests and seize drugs whenever we can, to keep the county safe.

'I urge anyone who suspects drugs may be being produced or dealt in their area to report it through the Kent Police website so we can take action.'

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