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Herne Bay cocaine dealer told to pay back £35,000 after cash found stuffed in Louis Vuitton bag during raid

Footage shows the moment police uncovered bundles of banknotes, drugs and designer goods while raiding a cocaine dealer’s home.

Tom Wildish was arrested in Canterbury after officers spotted him selling narcotics in the street before later searching his house in Beacon Hill, Herne Bay.

Mr Wildish has been ordered to pay back more than £35,000. Picture: Kent Police
Mr Wildish has been ordered to pay back more than £35,000. Picture: Kent Police

Bodycam video from the raid in March last year documents the discovery of cash stuffed inside a Louis Vuitton bag while flashy clothes and trainers were piled up in the background.

Wildish, 42, was later charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property.

He pleaded guilty and in May 2024 was jailed for six years and four months.

The video has been released as police confirm a confiscation order was granted at Canterbury Crown Court on March 21, meaning Wildish must pay £35,306 of his ill-gotten gains in the next three months or risk more prison time.

Officers say he will be forced to pay back the sum regardless.

The proceeds of crime team established the 42-year-old had raised £101,725 through his criminal activity.

Detective Chief Inspector Helen Smithers said: “This is yet another great example of the fantastic work carried out by the Proceeds of Crime Team to ensure criminals like Tom Wildish are not allowed to enjoy the financial benefits of their illegal activities.

“They will continue to regularly review his assets even after he is released from prison to ensure every penny of the £101,725 he made from the harmful sale of class A drugs has been paid back in full.”

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