A man arrested by Essex Police's Op Raptor West officers is due to appear in court today charged with drugs offences.

Jermaine Munjoma, 18, of Beambridge in Basildon is set to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court. 

He has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession with intent to supply the same drug, being concerned in the supply of cannabis and possession with intent to supply the same drug, assault by beating, being in control of counterfeit money, driving without insurance and failing to stop when directed.

The charges are in connection with offences in Thurrock.