An 18-year-old from Basildon is due in court charged with possession to supply crack cocaine and heroin.

Tyrese Terry, 18, of Tate Close, Basildon, was arrested on February 21 and is set to appear at Southend Magistrates' Court today, after being charged with several drugs offences.

He has since been charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, possession of a blade in a public place, three counts of possession of cannabis, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and being concerned in the supply of heroin.

A 37-year-old woman from Basildon was also arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis, possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and permitting premises to be used for the supply of drugs.

She has been released on bail until March 18.