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Man arrested near Ramsgate railway station and baton seized in drugs raid at home

A man has been arrested and an extendable baton seized after a drugs raid.

Police were on patrol in Wilfred Road, near Ramsgate railway station, when they spotted a man on a bike acting suspiciously.

The man was spotted by police near Ramsgate railway station. Picture: Chris Davey
The man was spotted by police near Ramsgate railway station. Picture: Chris Davey

They attempted to speak to him but he left the area on foot at about 2pm on Monday.

But after a search by officers, a 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and a raid was carried out at a nearby home.

A police spokesman said: "A large amount of cannabis, cash and an extendable baton have been seized as part of an ongoing investigation and the man has been released while further inquiries are carried out."

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