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Chainsaw Raid Nabs Drug Dealer in Essex
20 Jul
Summary
- Police used a chainsaw to raid a property.
- A class A drug dealer was arrested at the address.
- Cocaine and cash were seized during the operation.

Essex Police utilized a chainsaw to breach a property in Wickford, culminating in the arrest of Romie Stones, who was involved in dealing class A drugs. The raid occurred after Stones had previously evaded capture and discarded his mobile phone during a police pursuit weeks before.
Officers executed a warrant at the Wickford address, successfully seizing cocaine and a quantity of cash. Stones, aged 22, admitted to supplying cocaine at Southend Magistrates' Court. He is scheduled to be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on August 5, 2026.