Police and Trading Standards Action in Snodland

Dear Residents, 

I hope you are all well from all of us on the Neighbourhood Task Force.

A quick message to share some good work the team has conducted over the last couple of days.

On 29/08/2025 Police Officers conducted a joint visit to shop in Snodland alongside a representative from Trading Standards. The visit was initiated after concerns were raised by the community around the legitimacy of the shop whereby intelligence was received that the shop was selling illegal cigarettes to children and also supplying drugs.

On attendance, officers and trading standards located illegal vapes as well as foreign and counterfeit tobacco. Officers arrested two males for Tax Evasion offences and a subsequent search of a home address led to a further discovery of approximately 165,000 counterfeit cigarettes which has an estimated street value of £65,000. Also discovered at the address was a substantial amount of Class A drugs, namely Methamphetamine, commonly known as Crystal Meth - an incredibly dangerous and life damaging drug. Due to this additional discovery, a male was further arrested for Possession with Intent to Supply Class A drugs.

The case was taken to CPS who authorised 4 charges and remand.

The job was two solid days work for the Neighbourhood Task Force who were acting upon information from the Community - so from us, thank you and we will always encourage the community to report similar concerns.

Have a great week,

Jenson

Tonbridge Neighbourhood Task Force - Community Safety Unit