Three men are appearing in court today charged with drugs offences.

The arrests follow the execution of a warrant at an address in Westcliff on Friday July 15 in which a kilo of cocaine was seized.

Suri Sula, 26, unemployed, of Whitton Dene, Hounslow, was charged with possession of class A drugs with intent to supply.

Scott Stillaway, 26, a director, of The Leas, Westcliff, was charged with possession of a class A drugs with intent to supply and possession of class A drugs.

Ricky Lawrence, 39, a painter, of Harrier Close, Shoeburyness, was charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and acquiring, using or having in his possession criminal property, namely £32,000 cash.

They are due to appear at Southend Magistrates' Court today.