Suspected drug dealer arrested in Medway

The fight against drug dealing in Medway continues with 2 police dogs working together to arrest a suspect and seize class A and B drugs.

On Friday 30 October 2026, patrol officers were alerted to a suspicious vehicle in Valetta Way, Rochester. A Honda Civic had reportedly made several journeys to and from the road within a short period of time, prompting officers to stop the car.

The driver was spoken to by an officer but attempted to make off. However, Police Dog Storm, who was only on his third shift, quickly detained the suspect.

Arrested

The 21 year old man from London, was arrested after allegedly discarding a jacket over a fence. He was searched and officers found a quantity of suspected cannabis and cocaine, along with more than £1,000 in cash.

Drugs dog Tilly was then deployed to search the vehicle, where she located more than 100 wraps of white powder, believed to be cocaine, as well as a quantity of cannabis concealed in the glove box and beneath the driver's seat.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and was released on bail while enquiries continue.