A MAN arrested by officers from Essex Police's Operation Raptor West team, set up to combat the drugs trade in the region, will appear at court on Saturday (17 July) charged with drugs offences.

Jermaine Munjoma, 18, of Beambridge in Basildon will appear at Chelmsford Crown Court.

He has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession with intent to supply the same drug, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and possession with intent to supply the same drug, assault by beating, being in control of counterfeit money, driving without insurance and failing to stop when directed.