Two men from the Maldon district have been charged following a Police investigation into the sale of Class A drugs.

Warrants were carried out at addresses in the Maldon and Barking areas shortly after 5.30 am yesterday (Thursday January 23).

Two men from the Maldon area, and one man from Barking, were arrested and have now been charged.

Mohammed Islam, 38, of Coventry Road, Ilford, has been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to supply Class B drugs, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

Maruf Ahmed, 21, of Dryden Close, Maldon, has been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and conspiracy to supply Class B drugs.

Rahel Ahmed, 32, of Heron Way, Mayland, has been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to supply Class B drugs, and concealing, disguising, converting, transferring, or removing criminal property.

They are all due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today (Friday 24 January).

A 16 year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, but has been released on bail until April 10.

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