‘Zombie’ knife, crack cocaine and heroin seized by Kent Police who tracked suspect to London taxi

Crack cocaine, heroin, and a large ‘ zombie’ knife were seized from a suspected drug dealer after he was tracked by Kent officers to a taxi in London.

Following a lengthy investigation by the County Lines and Gangs Team, the 18-year-old suspect was stopped and arrested at 1.15am on Wednesday 25 January 2023 on Edgeware Road, Marylebone.

Searches led to the recovery of a weapon, sometimes referred to as a zombie knife, as well as quantities of heroin and crack cocaine.

The suspect was taken into custody and an investigation is ongoing.