Police dog sniffs out more than £30,000 of suspected drug money

A police dog has sniffed out thousands of pounds worth of suspected drug money following the search of a car.

Kent police patrols spotted a vehicle on Milton Road, in Gravesend, that appeared to be driving at a high speed, just before midnight last night.

Police dog Clay assisted officers, and uncovered more than £30,000 of suspected drug money.

Officers said they followed the car, which was quickly abandoned in Edwin Street. A man was seen running from the vehicle so officers pursued him on foot where he was stopped in Harmer Street.

Police Dog Clay sniffed out thousands of pounds of suspected drug money when officers searched a car in #Gravesend. https://t.co/dsDVvoQ8h8 pic.twitter.com/oKV5uVDzgn

— Kent Police (UK) (@kent_police) May 11, 2023

After stopping the vehicle, a search was conducted and PD Clay helped officers find £10,000 in the centre console of the car.

PD Clay also found another £10,000 between the kerb and a different car nearby.

A further £10,000 of cash, cannabis and a jar of white tablets were found, following a search at a property.

A 23-year-old man, from Gravesend, has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

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