Two men in Harlow charged with drug supply offences
Police seized the drugs when responding to reports of a handgun
Euron Hoxha from Wiltshire, and Can Bilgili, from Middlesex, have appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday 24th January.
The 18 and 20 year-olds have been charged with possession with intent to supply controlled drugs of Class A and B, and the possession of criminal property.
Reports were made to Essex police that a handgun was seen at an address in Harlow on Wednesday 22nd January.
When officers arrived at the address, a man attempted to flee the scene in a car but was chased by officers. They founds 28 bags of cocaine in the car.
Officers recovered a handgun, further bags of cocaine, a four figure sum of cash and large quantities of cannabis in the house.
Detective Inspector Richard Trower said: “This was a good example of coordination between our teams, working to tackle drug supply and reports of weapons seen in Harlow.
“After a substantial amount of further work, charges were secured against two men, who have been remanded in prison.
“We’re working hard to disrupt criminal activity across Harlow.
“Action like this proves we will respond and listen to reports of this nature and I would urge the community to feel confident in reporting any suspicious activity to us.”
There'll be a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday 21st February 2025.