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Suspected drug dealers from Hythe and Romney Marsh arrested in Folkestone

11:47, 11 January 2021

updated: 11:48, 11 January 2021

Three suspected drug dealers have been arrested following a police chase.

The chase started after a car failed to stop for officers in Forresters Way, Folkestone on Tuesday January 5.

The car was found abandoned in Longford Terrace. Photo: Google Maps
The car was found abandoned in Longford Terrace. Photo: Google Maps

The vehicle was found abandoned in the Longford Terrace area, and officers found and seized quantities of cash and wraps of suspected Class A drugs following a search of the car.

Mobile phoens and drugs paraphernalia were also found during the search, and the officers were able to track down the suspects.

A 24-year-old man from New Romney, and a man and a woman from ythe, 53 and 36 respectively, were all arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

The two people from Hythe were also further arrested on suspicion of driving offences.

All three were released on bail until 28 January while enquiries continue

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