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Man charged after drugs bust off Maidstone bound carriageway of A249

By: Joe Crossley jcrossley@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 16:04, 13 June 2024

Updated: 12:53, 14 June 2024

A man has been charged following a drug bust at a site off the A249.

A huge police presence was seen on the Maidstone bound carriageway between the Stockbury Flyover and Detling Hill.

Three men were arrested during the operation which took place yesterday morning.

Jordan Greenwood, 25, of Longton Manor, Stockbury was charged today with possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.

He appeared at Bexley Magistrates’ Court yesterday where he was remanded on conditional bail.

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He will go to Woolwich Crown Court on a date which is yet to be decided.

He was released under investigation pending further inquiries for theft of a motor vehicle.

Two other men, a 21-year-old and a 30-year-old, have been bailed pending further inquiries.

Met Police officers have arrested three men during a drugs bust at a site off of the A249. Picture: Tom Keys

Drivers faced delays during the Met Police led operation with one motorist claiming they had counted 34 vehicles.

During the bust, which is linked to an ongoing investigation into drug supply, officers seized imitation firearms, a stolen van and cash, Class A drugs and a Taser.

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