A 22-year-old man has been arrested after drugs were found hidden underneath a car’s gear stick.

The car was pulled over in Pinewood Place in Dartford on October 26 before it was reported as suspicious in Herne Bay.

Officers say a concealed bag containing cash, between 60 and 80 wraps of suspected class-A drugs, three mobile phones, and a locking knife were found.

A man from London was arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug, and possession of a bladed article.

He has been released under investigation while police enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “A suspected Herne Bay drug dealer has been arrested after officers found drugs hidden underneath a car’s gear stick.

“On Wednesday 26 October 2022, a car which had previously been reported as suspicious in Herne Bay, was stopped by officers in Pinewood Place, Wilmington Dartford.

“Working with a police dog, officers found a concealed bag in the car, containing cash, between 60 and 80 wraps of suspected class A drugs, three mobile phones and a locking knife.

“A 22-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug, and possession of a bladed article.

“He has been released under investigation while enquiries by Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team continue.”

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