Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested near Ashford after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase
16:01, 23 October 2024
Police arrested a 63-year-old man on drugs offences after a long car chase led to a stinger being deployed.
Officers were patrolling the Charing area of Ashford on Monday evening when a vehicle failed to stop when requested to do so.
The VW Golf led police on a “long pursuit” but was eventually stopped in a neighbouring village.
A force spokesman said: “During a patrol by officers from the Rural Task Force in the Charing area on Monday evening, a vehicle failed to stop when requested to do so.
“The car was pursued and stopped following the deployment of a stinger near Hothfield and a 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs.
“The vehicle has been seized, along with a quantity of suspected cocaine, and the suspect has been bailed pending further inquiries.”
Stingers are spikes in the road used by police to stop vehicles.
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