A stash of cocaine has been found in a car after a high speed chase through the countryside.

One man has been charged after officers made the find following the pursuit through Ashford.

Tactical operations officers had been on patrol on Monday afternoon when they spotted a suspicious car, which quickly took-off.

Following a chase along the A251 Faversham Road and towards Boughton, the vehicle was brought to a controlled stop.

Kostandin Christodopulos was arrested at the scene, and the car was seized for further inspection.

A search of the vehicle found three kilos of cocaine in a hidden box, as well as cash and mobile phones.

Mr Christodopulos, 54, of Long Field in Edgware, London, was charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

He appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was remanded in custody.

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