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Three arrested after Zombie knife, drugs and cash found in car and home in Ashford

20:35, 01 November 2024

Three men were arrested after drugs, cash and a zombie knife were found during searches of a car and house.

Officers patrolling the Jemmett Road area of Ashford – near popular Victoria Park – became suspicious of a nearby vehicle.

Drugs, cash and a zombie knife were found after police became suspicious of a vehicle in the Jemmett Road area of Ashford. Pictures: Kent Police
Drugs, cash and a zombie knife were found after police became suspicious of a vehicle in the Jemmett Road area of Ashford. Pictures: Kent Police

After approaching the car and speaking to the occupants, officers carried out a search of the vehicle, on Wednesday night.

Bags containing a large quantity of cannabis were found, as well as cash.

A police spokesperson said: “Inquiries led to further searches at a property in the town where police seized more cannabis, as well as quantities of suspected class A drugs and equipment believed to be used for drug dealing.

Three men were arrested following searches of the car and a home
Three men were arrested following searches of the car and a home

“A zombie knife was also found and seized.”

Three men from Ashford – aged 26, 30 and 32 – were arrested on suspicion of possessing class B drugs with intent to supply.

The 32-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

The 26-year-old suspect was further arrested on suspicion of drug driving, theft and possessing class A drugs.

All three have been released on bail pending further inquiries.

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