Man charged over drug supply to Andover

It follows raid on house that Police say had been 'cuckooed'

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 4th Nov 2022

A 25-year-old man has been charged as part of a drugs investigation relating to drugs supply into Andover.

Sandro Dias of no fixed abode has been charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

The charges come after Andover officers, supported by Wiltshire officers, attended a suspected cuckooed address in Ludgershall near Andover on Monday, 1 November.

During a search of the property, officers seized a quantity of suspected Class A drugs, seven mobile phones and a quantity of cash.

Dias appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Thursday, 3 November and has been remanded to next appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, 7 December.

An 18-year-old man, a 25-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, from Newark, Nottinghamshire were also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. They have been released from custody but remain under investigation while enquiries continue.

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