Kent Police have arrested five people at train stations across West Kent.

The arrests were made during an operation aimed at targeting and disrupting criminals using the rail network.

Officers worked alongside the British Transport Police at stations in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and High Brooms to detect people carrying drugs and anyone travelling into the areas to commit other offences.

Police sniffer dogs assisted the force throughout the day which took place on Thursday June 12.

They helped locate a man who ran off when initially approached by officers after trying to exit High Brooms station.

The 21-year-old man was tracked to Grosvenor Park and was arrested on suspicion of supplying cannabis.

He has been bailed until Friday July 25 pending further enquiries.

Two 17-year-old males were also stopped in the park after they attempted to leave and were arrested on suspicion of poessesing cannabis with intent to supply.

A number of people known to police for previous offences including assault, burglary and shoplifting were also stopped and searched at Tonbridge station.

A 23-year-old man wanted in connection with a fraud investigation was arrested at around 5pm.

Richard Green, of St Mary’s Road, Tonbridge, has now been bailed to appear at court on Tuesday July 15.

PC Joe Breen who lead the operation said: "As well as the arrests we have issued a number of warnings and penalty notices.

"Days like this are also important to gain valuable intelligence on the movements of people, who we know are linked to criminal activity.

"For example we have stopped and searched individuals who in the past have travelled on trains to come and commit shop lifting in Tonbridge. Our message to criminals is simple, keep away or you will be arrested."

Inspector Michael Pastor, of British Transport Policesaid: "We are committed to continue working with our colleagues from Kent Police, as well as the train operators, to combat all types of antisocial behaviour.

"People rightly expect a safe and secure environment and our officers will they continue working hard to deliver this."

Both forces also assisted rail enforcement staff to tackle fare evaders, with a number of people issued fines.