SPECALIST policing teams have charged two men in relation to drug offences.

Police officers stopped a vehicle on Linnet Way in Purfleet on June 9, with a five-figre sum of cash seized.

A man was arrested at the time.

Class A drugs and another five-figure sum of cash were found during further searches of three properties.

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Thirty-one year old Frankie Tattingham, of Linnet Way, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply amphetamine, acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property, and possession of a Class B drug.

He appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on June 11 and is next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on July 9.

Another man was arrested following the searches of the addresses.

Stewart Pike, 49, also of Linnet Way, Purfleet, has since been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply amphetamine, and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

He appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 15 and is next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on July 12.