Find local news in Kent

Home   Gravesend   News   Article

Gravesend suspected county line drug dealer charged

13:37, 01 October 2022

updated: 13:48, 01 October 2022

A teenager has been charged after police discovered cocaine and £310 cash as part of an investigation into county line drug dealing.

Officers carried out a search warrant at a home in Royal Pier Road, Gravesend on Wednesday.

Police conducted a search warrant at a property in Royal Pier Road, Gravesend. Picture: Google
Police conducted a search warrant at a property in Royal Pier Road, Gravesend. Picture: Google

While there, police detained a man who left the rear of the property on foot and he was taken into custody.

Inside the premises, officers recovered quantities of cocaine, three mobile phones and some digital scales.

They also seized £310 in cash.

Joshua Olatunde, of The Drive, Thornton Heath, Greater London was later charged with possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply and possession of criminal property, namely the seized cash.

The 18-year-old appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court the next day where he was remanded to a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday, October 27.

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