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Police seized drugs, cash and weapons in an operation at Chatham Train Station.
Officers from Medway’s Community Policing Team worked with the British Transport Police at the station on Saturday August 15, with assistance from police dog Max, from Kent Police.
Cannabis, cocaine and cash were seized along with a knife and metal bar; and six arrests were made.
David O’Connor, 28, of High Street, Chatham, has since charged with possession of a knife in a public place after being stopped as part of the operation.
He has been bailed to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court on September 22.
Daryl Bethel, 18, of Edwin Street, Gravesend, was also arrested and found to be wanted for an outstanding court warrant.
He was wanted in connection with a robbery, theft and assault at a petrol station in Milton Road, Gravesend on March 30.
He appeared before Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, and was remanded to appear at the court again on Thursday August 20.
A further four people have been released from custody, pending further enquiries.
They include a 35-year-old man from Gillingham, arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon; two 18-year-old men, from Chatham and Sittingbourne, who were arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A drug with intent to supply; and a 24-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.
Community Safety Unit Inspector Matthew Burbeck said: "This was another successful joint operation in which we removed a knife and metal pole from being on the streets in Chatham as well as seizing a number of drugs.
"Activity like this helps us gather intelligence and demonstrates our commitment to protecting the public from criminal activity. We will continue to work with our partners to carry out this proactive approach to tackling and disrupting the supply of drugs within Medway."
