Two suspects have been arrested as part of police investigations into drug dealing, which saw two car chases in one day.

Proactive patrols in Tonbridge spotted a suspicious vehicle in Bishops Oak Ride at around 4pm last Wednesday. Following a short pursuit, the car came to a stop in the High Street and a man was arrested in connection with drugs offences.

Later, searches led to the seizure of a knife, as well as quantities of cocaine, cannabis, and cash.

Abas Uruci, 59, of Exbury Road in Catford, London, has now been charged with possession of an offensive weapon, possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis, possession of criminal property, and driving without insurance.

He has since been bailed after denying the offences at a hearing at Medway Magistrates’ Court last Friday (February 21). Uruci is next due to appear before Maidstone Crown Court on March 21.

Later last Wednesday, at around 11.30pm, officers spotted a second suspicious vehicle at a petrol station on the A20 near West Malling. The BMW reportedly left the scene when officers ordered it to stop.

Patrols pursued the car until it stopped in Teston Road, where a 26-year-old man was arrested.

Subsequent searches, assisted by police dogs Charlie and Wilson, led to the seizure of a quantity of cocaine, several nitrous oxide cannisters, cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and cash.

The suspect has since been bailed pending further inquiries.

Ch Insp Mark Stubberfield said: “Drugs have a far-reaching detrimental impact on our communities, but the perpetrators of drugs-related crimes care only about lining their own pockets.

‘We continue our efforts to proactively tackle drug trafficking in west Kent by remaining vigilant for suspicious behaviour, identifying vehicles known to be involved in drugs offences, carrying out stops and searches, and ensuring visible policing even in rural areas of the county.’