Kent Police patrols, including armed officers, were called to Dane Valley today (January 3) following a report of a man with a possible firearm.
A man was arrested and an imitation pistol has been seized.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police was called at 3.35pm to a report of a person in possession of a possible firearm at a property in Dane Valley Road, Margate.
“Patrols and firearms officers attended and a man was arrested and taken into custody. A suspected imitation pistol has been located and seized.”