Pair arrested on suspicion of drug dealing following police raid in Cliftonville

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Two people have been arrested and suspected class A drugs seized following a police raid at a property in Cliftonville.

Kent Police officers attended a flat in Godwin Road yesterday evening (November 16) following suspicions the property was being used to deal drugs.

Officers seized suspected crack cocaine and heroin and a number of phones during a search of the property.

A 34-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply and an investigation is ongoing.

Inspector Ian Swallow, of Thanet Community Safety Unit, said: “Kent Police is committed to disrupting and arresting those who would target the vulnerable in our community.

“I urge anyone who fears drug dealing is taking place in their area to report it to us through our website, by calling 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress.”