A collection of class A drugs, mobile phones and a stab vest were seized after a suspected county lines dealer was arrested.

While patrolling along Sandhurst Road in Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday, officers from the County Line and Gangs team detained a suspect at around 2pm as they responded to reports of suspicious behaviour.

The police carried out searches which led to the finding of 20 street deals of heroin and crack cocaine as well as two mobile phones and a protective vest.

Tylah Simms, 21, of no fixed address was taken into custody and later charged with two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and two counts of being concerned in the supply of drugs.

He appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court the following day and was remanded in custody.

His next hearing will be at Maidstone Crown Court on May 10.