A suspected Medway heroin and crack cocaine dealer has been charged after being arrested by patrol officers.

Lawrence Cole, 32, was arrested by officers from Kent Police’s County Lines and Gang Team while they carried out a proactive patrol in Franklin Road, Gillingham, yesterday afternoon.

Officers also seized 50 wraps which they suspect contain heroin and crack cocaine.

Cole, of no fixed address, has been charged with possessing both substances with intent to supply and will appear before magistrates in Medway today.

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