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Man charged with drug offences in Chatham

An alleged drug dealer has been charged with three offences after police stopped a car.

The vehicle, a silver Ford Focus, was stopped in Kingston Crescent, Lordswood , on the afternoon of October 22 when suspicions were raised it was involved in supplying drugs.

Police made an arrest after suspicions were raised about drug dealing. Stock photo
Police made an arrest after suspicions were raised about drug dealing. Stock photo

A number of mobile phones were seized as a result of the stop and, following further inquires, Elias Balogun was charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

The 23-year-old, of no fixed address, was also charged with obstructing an authorised person from carrying out a search.

Following an appearance at Medway Magistrates’ Court, he has been remanded in custody to next appear at the same court by November 6.

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