A former addict claims cocaine use is rife in Kent – as shocking new figures reveal drug offences in the county have soared 45% in the last five years. Peter Foynes, from Deal, says the illegal Class A substance is “everywhere”, easily available and the use of it is being “glorified” on social media platforms like TikTok. Statistics provided in response to a Freedom of Information request by KentOnline show the number of arrests for possessing and dealing drugs in the county has risen since 2019. The biggest increases in offences have been in Gravesham, up 133%, making it the drug crime capita…
