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A drug dealer caught has been arrested after being caught supplying heroin and crack in Gravesend and Tunbridge Wells.
Talvin Singh Bahia from Gravesend, was arrested in connection with the supply of drugs after being stopped in Tunbridge Wells on March 13.
On that occasion officers from the Tunbridge Wells Community Policing Team found 19 deals of heroin, 24 deals of crack cocaine and two larger wraps containing crack cocaine and heroin in his car, and seized four mobile phones containing messages arranging the supply of drugs and £400.
The drugs were analysed and found to have an estimated street value of between £1,050 and £2,100. Bahia, formerly of Gravesend but now of no fixed address, was later charged with possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.
On March 21, Singh Bahia was arrested again after officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at an address in West Street, Gravesend and found him present with the occupier, Emma Lawson.
He was found to have 46 deals of heroin and cocaine in a trouser pocket, while officers also seized two larger wraps of heroin and cocaine found on a sofa, £600 from a coat pocket and mobile phones containing messages about drug dealing.
The drugs had an estimated street value of £3,560.
Singh Bahia was arrested and later charged with possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply. The 21-year-old pleaded to all the charges and was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday September 30 to two years and nine months in prison.
His co-defendant, 26-year-old Emma Lawson, also pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and heroin with intent to supply and was jailed for two years and seven months.
District Commander for Tunbridge Wells, Chief Inspector Peter Steenhuis said: "Singh Bahia did not learn from the first arrest and continued to be involved in the supply of Class A drugs.
"He should be ashamed of his conduct and it is only right he is now serving a prison sentence.
"My message to drug dealers is simple, our officers remain vigilant and will bring you to justice wherever you choose to pursue your criminal activities in Kent."
