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Kent Police charge two men in Tunbridge Wells and Southborough after more than 100 wraps of cocaine seized

Two men have been charged after police seized more than 100 wraps of cocaine.

Officers in Tunbridge Wells stopped the men in two locations where they uncovered the drugs.

Two men have been charged. Stock photo
Two men have been charged. Stock photo

A car was stopped on St Johns Road where 27 suspected cocaine deals, two mobile phones and a quantity of cash were seized.

The driver, Alfred Qinami, 22, was arrested in connection with drug dealing.

He was later charged with possession of cocaine with intent to supply, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

On the same day, a dog handler on patrol in London Road, Southborough, also stopped and searched a car.

The officer seized the equivalent of 75 drug deals, a mobile phone and a suspected false driving licence.

Maidstone Crown Court. Stock picture
Maidstone Crown Court. Stock picture

The driver, 25-year-old Ardete Vlade, was later charged with possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of a false identity document, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

Qinami, of Broomhill Road, Orpington, and Mr Vlade of London Road, Tunbridge Wells appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court on Friday and Saturday respectively.

Both have been remanded to Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, October 25.

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