 Police were out in force to target drug and alcohol-related crime |
Plain-clothes officers, sniffer dogs and patrol officers have been out in force in Kent in a crackdown on drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. A total of 57 officers were on duty in Ashford town centre and the surrounding areas on Friday night.
The operation focused on the domestic railway station, public houses, wine bars and nightclubs.
Police said the rail network was known to be used by drug dealers to take Class A drugs into the town.
Buying alcohol
Intelligence also suggested that youths were buying alcohol in the town and travelling to other areas, causing problems associated with drunkenness and anti-social behaviour.
A spokeswoman said drug-related crime such as burglary, car crime, shoplifting and robbery, had a large impact on the town centre's shoppers and people enjoying its nightlife.
"Everyone, whether they live and work in the town or visit Ashford for a night out has a right to feel safe," said Ch Insp Stuart Kehily.
"By being tough with crimes associated with drugs we will ensure they do."
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