Find local news in Kent

Home   Folkestone   News   Article

Folkestone drug dealers sentenced after cocaine and heroin found

10:50, 08 March 2023

updated: 10:51, 08 March 2023

Two drug dealers have been locked up after crack cocaine, heroin and a burner phone were found at their home.

The duo, Alfie Bean and Riley Day, have both been sentenced to more than two years in prison after police tracked the pair down to a shop in Sandgate Road, Folkestone.

Alfie Bean has been given two years in prison for dealing drugs in Folkestone. Pictures: Kent Police
Alfie Bean has been given two years in prison for dealing drugs in Folkestone. Pictures: Kent Police

Bean, 18, was sought by officers after intelligence suggested he had been making phone calls from a known drug dealing mobile number.

He was located at the store along with his friend Day, who officers suspected was also involved in drug supply.

Both men were arrested and Bean’s phone was seized.

During a search at premises they shared in the town, heroin and crack cocaine was found along with a burner phone.

Detectives found links between both men and two county line drug networks in the area.

Riley Day, from Canterbury, was also arrested in Folkestone and has been sentenced
Riley Day, from Canterbury, was also arrested in Folkestone and has been sentenced
Heroin and cocaine were found at the Folkestone address
Heroin and cocaine were found at the Folkestone address

The phones that were seized showed evidence of drug supply and also had videos of the pair showing their cash and drugs.

Bean, from Rutland Close in Canterbury, and 22-year-old Day, of no fixed address, both admitted charges of possession of crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply.

They were both sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on Thursday February 23.

Bean was given a two-and-a-half year term in a Young Offenders Institute and Day was jailed for two years and eight months.

Cash was also found
Cash was also found
Drugs found during the search at a Folkestone property
Drugs found during the search at a Folkestone property

Detective Constable Josh Cooper said: "The misuse of drugs can cause misery to people’s lives and we will continue to disrupt and stop criminals like these from operating in this county.

"We regularly target dealers who are looking to make a quick profit and who fail to see the detrimental impact their actions have on vulnerable people.

"Furthermore we will continue to seize drugs and disrupt county lines networks to make Kent a difficult place for criminals to operate in this way."

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More